The organizers informed VKontakte that on the morning of April 2 a meeting took place with military correspondent Vladlen Tatarsky in St. Petersburg. The session was hosted in a library-like venue at the Listva bookstore, described by organizers as a private gathering arranged for security reasons.
According to the organizers, the format was chosen to ensure safety and privacy for participants, and they stressed that the confidentiality was intentional, not a mistake. The event highlighted Tatarsky’s collaborations with fellow thinkers and commentators, including political scientist Daria Dugina, who passed away last year, underscoring a long-standing personal and professional friendship between Tatarsky and Dugina.
During the gathering, attendees offered condolences to the families and close associates of Tatarsky, reflecting the impact of his work and the loss felt within the community of writers and analysts who cover military and political topics.
Earlier in the day, in another public setting, an incident occurred at a cafe in St. Petersburg during a creative night involving Tatarsky. An explosion disrupted the event, and Tatarsky was fatally injured. Reports indicate that a number of people were injured in the blast, with the latest figures showing around three dozen casualties. The event prompted authorities to review security protocols across similar venues as they investigated potential causes and suspects. (Interfax)
Investigators later reported that an individual born in 1997 and residing in St. Petersburg, named Daria Trepova, was detained on suspicion in connection with the death of Tatarsky. The case has drawn substantial public attention in Russia and abroad as officials and researchers assess the motives and possible links among various actors within the delivery and dissemination of information that Tatarsky routinely covered. (Interfax)