Kirill Stremousov
Ukrainian separatist politician (1976-2022)
Kirill Sergeyevich Stremousov (Russian: Кирилл Сергеевич Стремоусов, IPA: [strʲɪmɐˈusəf], Ukrainian: Кирило Сергійович Стремоусов, romanized: Kyrylo Serhiyovych Stremousov; 26 December 1976 – 9 November 2022) was a Ukrainian-born blogger and politician who served as the deputy head of the Kherson military–civilian administration in Russian-occupied Ukraine from 26 April 2022 until his death on 9 November 2022, just before Russia ordered a retreat from Kherson.
Prior to the war, Stremousov was a prolific blogger, known in fringe Ukrainian political circles for his promotion of conspiracy theories in support of Russian nationalism and against COVID-19 restrictions. He was also known for his involvement in numerous violent incidents, variously as the victim or the perpetrator.
Early life
Stremousov was born on 26 December 1976 in Holmivskyi, Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, USSR. He graduated from the Ternopil Academy of National Economy.
He worked "odd jobs" growing up. In an interview, Stremousov said he that owned a fish food company for five years, selling fish food abroad. Stremousov later became the head of the Henichesk Fish Inspectorate. In 2007, he was given a leading position in Kyiv's Fisheries Committee. In 2009, he resigned from his position and left Kyiv for Kherson.
Conspiracy theories and political career in Ukraine
"Tavria News" and journey across Latin America
Following his arrival in Kherson, Stremousov founded the media company "Tavria News" in 2009.
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