Authorities said Starovoit was found dead in his car in a suburb of Moscow. Police had previously received reports of gunshots. Police are considering suicide as the most likely version.

Meanwhile, Forbes magazine, citing a source close to the investigation, reports that Starovoit died more than. It is believed that this happened on Sunday night. Similar information, citing sources, is also provided by the Telegram channels Shot and Baza.

Previously, Alexei Kartapolov, head of the Russian State Duma Defense Committee, commented on Starovoit's death and said that it happened quite a long time ago.

Meanwhile, the RBK media group, citing its source, reports that Starovoit's body was found on Saturday, July 5.

Meanwhile, the Telegram channel"Mash" reports that Starovoits arrived at work at the Russian Ministry of Transport this morning.

Starovoit was previously the governor of the Kursk region, but since May 2024 he has been the Minister of Transport.

The Kremlin this morning published a statement signed by Putin dismissing Starovoit from the post of Minister of Transport.

Russian media suggest that the dismissal is related to corruption in the Kursk region and a possible criminal case for the embezzlement of funds intended for strengthening the border region's fortifications.

Starovoit's suicide became known today at around 4 p.m. It was initially reported by Telegram channels close to the authorities. Later, the information was officially confirmed by the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation.