Russian politician (1962–2008)
Vitaly Karayev |
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Born | Виталий Сергеевич Караев (1962-06-10)10 June 1962[1]
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Died | 26 November 2008(2008-11-26) (aged 46)
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Cause of death | Gunshot |
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Nationality | Russian |
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Education | North Ossetian State University |
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Occupation | Mayor of Vladikavkaz |
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Term | February 2008 – 26 November 2008 |
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Vitaly Sergeyevich Karayev (Russian: Виталий Сергеевич Караев) (10 June 1962 – 26 November 2008) was the mayor of the North Ossetian capital, Vladikavkaz.[2]
Assassination
Karayev was murdered by an unknown gunman on 26 November 2008.[3][4] He was killed as he left his home and climbed into his silver Mercedes.[5] He was taken to hospital, but died there from a chest wound.[5] He had been in power for less than a year before being murdered.
Russian authorities stated in February 2009 that about 30 people had been detained in connection with Karayev's assassination, including some in Moscow.[6] Another source said Karayev's killing was also linked to the death a month later of ex-Vladikavkaz mayor Kazbek Pagiyev.[7]
Karayev's killer, Alexander Jussoyev, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on 11 August 2011. Jussoyev was said to be a member of an organized crime group[8] led by Aslan Gagiyev.[9]
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