Yevgeny Prigozhin, the controversial figure associated with the Wagner Group and known as “Putin’s chef,” was laid to rest in a private service on Tuesday. The funeral, held in Prigozhin’s native St. Petersburg, was shrouded in secrecy and subterfuge, reminiscent of the mysterious life he led. Hearses were seen at multiple cemeteries, likely an effort to deter reporters and maintain the privacy of the event. Ultimately, only a small group of about 20 to 30 people attended the service at Porokhovskoye cemetery, where Prigozhin was interred next to his father, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Notably, Russian President Vladimir Putin was absent from the funeral, as reported by the AP. Prigozhin’s press service released a brief statement on Telegram, stating that the farewell took place “in a closed format” and inviting those who wished to pay their respects to visit Porokhovskoye cemetery. The orchestrator of the secrecy remains unknown, with speculation surrounding both Prigozhin’s Wagner Group and the Kremlin itself. The AP highlights the delicate position faced by Putin, who sought to avoid a grand ceremony while still acknowledging the influence Prigozhin held among Russia’s hawks, who idolize him.
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