Son of ex-Duma deputy Gudkov dies by suicide
The 20-year-old son of former Russian lawmaker Dmitry Gudkov died by suicide after struggling with mental health issues, gambling debts, cryptocurrency losses, and substance dependence. His father confirmed the death and mentioned the family had been living in Bulgaria.
Consensus
- The son of former Duma deputy Dmitry Gudkov died by suicide at age 20.
- The deceased had been struggling with serious internal problems for a long time.
- The father, Dmitry Gudkov, publicly confirmed the son's death.
- The son had been living in Bulgaria with his family in recent years.
- The son had engaged in gambling and cryptocurrency investments, losing all his money.
- The son had expressed intentions to end his life in his writings.
Points of divergence
- The son had published personal notes under the pseudonym 'Gospodin Avgust' and had previously run a lottery for deposits among followers. — riamo
- Dmitry Gudkov was placed under arrest warrant in 2023 and sentenced in absentia to eight years in prison in 2024 for spreading false information about the Russian military. — tg_mash
Coverage (2 sources)
- Son of former deputy Gudkov* who ended his own life lost all money — РИАМО
- Son of former Duma deputy Dmitry Gudkov Ivan took his own life. — Mash