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Old August 7th 05, 02:17 PM
Dale
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/europe/4128828.stm
Sunday, 7 August 2005, 09:39 GMT 10:39 UK
Russian regional governor dies

Mikhail Yevodokimov (from Altai official site) A Russian stand-up comedian who was
elected governor of his home region, Altai in Siberia, last year has been killed in
a car crash.

Mikhail Yevdokimov's Mercedes hit a tree while reportedly trying to avoid a
collision with another vehicle.

Two other people died in the accident on Sunday - the driver and a bodyguard.
Yevdokimov's wife was injured.

His transition from show business to politics led to him being dubbed Russia's
Arnold Schwarzenegger by some.

Yevdokimov's press secretary said the couple were heading to events to mark the
70th anniversary of the birth of cosmonaut German Titov when the accident happened
between Biysk and the Altai regional capital, Barnaul.

Yevdokimov, 47, was a first time candidate in the 2004 election. He won 49.79% of
the run-off vote, beating incumbent Alexander Surikov.



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Old August 7th 05, 06:55 PM
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Dale wrote:

Yevdokimov's press secretary said the couple were heading to events to mark the
70th anniversary of the birth of cosmonaut German Titov when the accident happened
between Biysk and the Altai regional capital, Barnaul.



Comrade! In Russia, traffic safety is no laughing matter!

Pat
 




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