NextFin news, Alexander Tyunin, a Russian businessman and executive at Khimprominzhiniring, a subsidiary of the state nuclear corporation Rosatom, was found dead on Friday, September 19, 2025, in the Moscow region settlement of Kokoshkino.
Tyunin's body was discovered lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. A rifle was found nearby, along with a suicide note believed to have been written by him. The note reportedly stated, "I did it myself — I’ve been tired of fighting depression for five years. It keeps getting worse. I have no strength left," and included the phone number of his wife.
The incident was reported by Russian state media as a suicide, although Russian authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the circumstances of Tyunin's death.
Tyunin was known as a business tycoon and held a significant position within Rosatom's chemical equipment division. His death adds to a series of mysterious deaths among Russian elites in recent years, including other high-profile figures connected to the Kremlin and state enterprises.
In recent months and years, several prominent Russian officials and businessmen have died under suspicious circumstances, often reported as suicides or accidents, fueling speculation about internal political purges or pressures within Russia's elite circles.
Tyunin's death was discovered by a passing motorist who alerted the police. Investigations are presumably ongoing, but no further details have been officially confirmed as of Saturday, September 20, 2025.
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