Canadian and US audiences should note the recent developments surrounding Dmitry Savelyev, a senator from the Tula region
Details from 2020 show that Dmitry Savelyev owned a VAZ-2105 Zhiguli, a classic Soviet-era sedan, according to documents obtained by RIA Novosti. The same records indicate that other vehicles, especially a Range Rover SUV, were registered in the name of Savelyev’s spouse. The VAZ-2105 was manufactured from 1980 until 2010 and remains a widely discussed emblem of Soviet automotive history.
Earlier reports from RIA Novosti, based on law enforcement sources, indicated that the Russian Prosecutor General, Igor Krasnov, asked the Federation Council to lift Savelyev’s parliamentary immunity. The request was tied to investigations suggesting his involvement in a serious crime. The Prosecutor General’s Office confirmed the request and noted the ongoing inquiry into the matter.
Vyacheslav Timchenko, the chairman of the Federation Council Regulations Committee, stated that law enforcement officers detained Savelyev as he was departing from a Federation Council session. This update followed a sequence of developments as authorities pursued the case through established legal channels.
Subsequently, it was reported that a criminal case had been opened against Dmitry Savelyev, the senator representing Tula region, marking a significant moment in the proceedings. The timeline shows that Savelyev has held a seat in the Federation Council since 2016, contributing to regional representation in the national legislature.
The coverage of Savelyev’s case sits alongside various unrelated international reports, including an incident in the United States involving injuries to a notable public figure’s family member, which has attracted separate media attention. These parallel stories underscore the broad scope of public interest in national leadership and safety matters across regions and borders. [Citation: RIA Novosti, Prosecutor General’s Office, Federation Council Proceedings]”