Russian Dissident Artist Robert Kuzovkov Assassinated in Poland
Russian artist Robert Kuzovkov, also known as Semyon Skrepetsky, a vocal opponent of Vladimir Putin, was shot dead on June 15, 2026, in Poland, where he had sought exile. The assassination occurred just one day after he protested outside the Russian embassy in Berlin on June 14, 2026. Kuzovkov had been living in Poland as a political refugee. The killing has drawn international condemnation, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by Russian dissidents abroad. No group has claimed responsibility, but Polish authorities are investigating potential links to Russian state actors. Kuzovkov was known for his anti-Putin activism and art, which often criticized the Russian government.
Key facts
- Russian artist Robert Kuzovkov (Semyon Skrepetsky) was assassinated on June 15, 2026.
- He was shot dead in Poland, where he had sought exile.
- Kuzovkov was a vocal opponent of Vladimir Putin.
- He protested outside the Russian embassy in Berlin on June 14, 2026.
- The assassination occurred one day after the protest.
- Polish authorities are investigating possible links to Russian state actors.
- No group has claimed responsibility for the killing.
- Kuzovkov's art and activism criticized the Russian government.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Kuzovkov
- Semyon Skrepetsky
Institutions
- Russian embassy in Berlin
Locations
- Poland
- Berlin
- Germany