A Russian TV chef who ran a restaurant in central London has been found dead in Serbia. Alexei Zimin, 52, was an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Crimea in 2014. He had spent his final years exiled in London.

An outspoken anti-war Russian TV chef who lived a life as an exile in London has been found dead at 52. Alexei Zimin, also a respected editor, is reported to have been found dead in a hotel room while on a trip to Belgrade. The cause of death is unclear.

A London-based Russian chef and Putin critic has died mysteriously aged 52. Alexei Zimin, who ran the Zima restaurant and media organisation in Soho, was found dead, with no reason given for his death. Relatives said he had not been ill. He leaves behind a wife and three young daughters.

Alexei Zimin, 52, who owned Zima restaurant in Soho, reportedly died on a trip to Belgrade. His television gastronomic show was abruptly cancelled in 2022.