Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Russia's First Woman Chief Justice Podnosova Dies Mysteriously
Irina Podnosova, the first woman to lead Russia's highest court, has died.
She was 71 years old and her death is being investigated.
This happened just a year after she was appointed.
She was also a former classmate of President Vladimir Putin.
Some people are suspicious about how she died, but the official reason given is illness.
Irina Podnosova, Russia's first female Chief Justice, has died in Moscow.
Her death is being viewed with suspicion.
Podnosova was appointed Chief Justice just over a year ago.
She was a former classmate of Vladimir Putin.
Podnosova reportedly died at age 71 due to illness.
- Who
- Irina Podnosova, former Chief Justice.
- What
- Irina Podnosova, the first woman Chief Justice of Russia, died.
- When
- Recently, around a year after being appointed to the position.
- Where
- Moscow, Russia.
- Why
- Unclear; the death is under suspicion though the official reason given is illness.
Official Reports
Public Speculation
Cause of Death
Official Reports
Podnosova died due to illness.
Public Speculation
There is speculation of foul play.
- Deceased
- Irina Podnosova
- Position
- Chief Justice of Russia
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 71
- Location of Death
- Moscow
- Cause of Death
- Illness (reportedly)