An anti-Putin Russian television chef who owned a restaurant in Soho has been found dead in Serbia during a tour to promote his new book about democracy. Alexei Zimin, 52, was considered a household name in Russian high society before he left the country after criticising the Kremlin’s illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014.

The Russian journalist, chef and businessman Alexei Zimin has died at the age of 52, in Serbia, according to media reports.

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.

Outspoken anti-war Russian TV chef who was exiled to London found dead in Belgrade hotel - Alexei Zimin had not set foot in Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, having initially left after Putin

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.