According to the Russian blogger operating under the pseudonym “Necro Mancer,” Yerusalimov’s farewell ceremony took place on August 4, followed by his burial the following morning. The circumstances surrounding his death remain undisclosed by official sources.
General Funerals and Telegram Reports in Moscow
The Telegram channel “VChK-OGPU” reported a separate funeral for a Russian major general on Wednesday at the prestigious Troekurovskoye Cemetery in Moscow. According to the channel, the deceased officer maintained close ties with Colonel General Aleksandr Chaiko, the commander-in-chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS).
The Balzi Rossi Restaurant Explosion Details
The death of the major general buried on Wednesday is reportedly linked to an incident earlier in the week. According to “VChK-OGPU,” the officer lost his life during an explosion at the upscale “Balzi Rossi” restaurant in Moscow on August 1.
The cause of the blast at the restaurant remains unknown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Lieutenant General Igor Yerusalimov?
Lieutenant General Igor Yerusalimov was a 53-year-old Russian military officer whose farewell ceremony was held on August 4, followed by his burial on August 5, according to monitoring by the blogger “Necro Mancer.”
What caused the incident at the Balzi Rossi restaurant?
The cause of the August 1 explosion at the “Balzi Rossi” restaurant in Moscow remains unconfirmed by official authorities, though Telegram channel reports link it to the death of a Russian major general.