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EXPLAINED: Russians mark year since prigozhin s death with flowers tributes | Vintage Vibes

Prigozhin died in an aeroplane crash two months after his mutiny (Credit: AFP)

At a curbside tribute to Russian paramilitary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in Moscow, just a few hundred metres from the Kremlin, streams of his supporters came Friday to lay bouquets of flowers.

The late mercenary boss died a year ago, two months after leading an armed rebellion against Russia's military leadership, but he is still revered by many who see him as a patriot.

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