Russian Pop Star Critical of Putin Dies in Tragic Accident
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newsweek
Dima Nova, founder of the popular electronic group Cream Soda, has died by drowning aged 34 while crossing Russia's Volga river in the Yaroslavl region. Nova criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's alleged $1.3 billion mansion in the song "Aqua Disco," which became an anthem during anti-war protests in Russia. Cream Soda became icons of the anti-war movement when comedian Alexander Gudkov used one of their songs to poke fun at Putin. Tributes have poured in for Nova who had built an international following.