Vladimir Zhirinovsky Dead: Who Is He? Vladimir Zhirinovsky is critically ill and on the point of passing away. Meanwhile, a death fake has gone viral on social media.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky is a politician from Russia. He was the leader of Russia’s Liberal Democratic Party and an outspoken nationalist.
In recent days, the senior politician was said to be in critical condition. His death had been reported incorrectly by many local media outlets.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky Dead: Who Is He, Death Cause & Illness
Russian politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky is still alive, as mentioned on Reuters.
However, he is in grave condition fighting for his life but still could be recovered, said the speaker of Russia’s lower house of parliament.
Vyacheslav Volodin also wrote a statement on Friday, March 25, 2022, where he corrected an erroneous media report about Zhirinovsky’s death.
Nevertheless, the veteran politician is still in serious condition at the Moscow hospital.
Death of Vladimir Zhirinovsky confirmed by Russia’s Federation Council. He always sounded extreme, but lately Putin became absolutely no different from him, or perhaps even more fascist. https://t.co/ThORbHQmgx
— X Soviet 🇺🇦 (@XSovietNews) March 25, 2022
Back in February 2022, Zhirinovsky had contracted COVID-19 that had resulted in acute pneumonia.
Russia’s Ministry of Health has also commented on the politician’s condition. They have written “Zhirinovsky’s condition is assessed as stable, doctors continue to provide all possible medical assistance in this situation,”
Vladimir Zhirinovsky has died, according to @bazabazon and Mash. No official confirmation yet. A Russian nationalist politician who played role of jester in Duma for decades, imitating an opposition to Putin. Occasionally said true things, correctly predicting the war in Ukraine.
— Andrew Roth (@Andrew__Roth) March 25, 2022
Get To Know Vladimir Zhirinovsky’s Net Worth, How Rich Is He?
Vladimir Zhirinovsky’s net worth is expected to be as high as $5 million USD in 2022.
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He had earned his fortune from politics and as well as a lawmaker. He also inherited great wealth from his industrialist paternal parents.
His grandfather’s mill now earns $32 million each year.
According to The Washington Post, Zhirinovsky had earned around 98 million rubles ($1.7 million USD) between 2011 to 2016.
The family of Vladimir Zhirinovsky… owns undeclared property worth an estimated $135 million… The Once-Again Wife: $19 million https://t.co/dZyadqY58s via @occrp
— MrKW (@4MrKW) January 3, 2021
Who Is Vladimir Zhirinovsky? His Age & Wikipedia
Vladimir Zhirinovsky was born on 25th April 1946. He is currently 75 years of age, as mentioned in his Wikipedia bio.
Zhirinovsky is the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia, which was formed 29 years ago.
Professionally, the politician had started out as a lawyer.
He has been awarded the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland”, Order of Alexander Nevsky and Order Of Honour.
Details On Vladimir Zhirinovsky Family
Vladimir Zhirinovsky was born to parents; Volf Isaakovich Eidelshtein (father) and Alexandra Pavlovna (mother).
His father was a Ukrainian Jew from Kostopil in western Ukraine, while his mother had a Russian background, she was from the Mordovia region.
Talking about his wife, Zhirinovsky had been married to Galina Lebedeva between 1971 to 1978.
He has three grown children; two recognized sons; Igor Lebedev, Oleg Gazdarov, and a daughter named Anastasia Petrova.
Presently, his son Igor Lebedev has already established himself as a Russian politician. He served as the former deputy of the State Duma.
Also, Lebedev has long been a member of the liberal democratic party. He strongly follows the principles of his father.
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