Russian Pop Star and Putin Critic Dies in Tragic Accident
Dmitry Svirgunov, the founder of the Russian band Cream Soda, known for their music used during anti-war protests in Russia, died at the age of 35 after falling through the ice while crossing the Volga River. Two of his friends were rescued, while the third died in an ambulance. Cream Soda confirmed his death on Instagram. The band's hit "Aqua Disco" was frequently sung at protests against the war in Ukraine.