Kremlin - Former Russian air defenses commander General Vladimir Sviridov, along with his wife Tatyana, was discovered deceased in their residence in the Adzhievsky village of the Stavropol region, surrounded by mysterious circumstances.

The highly decorated Lieutenant General and his spouse had reportedly passed away about a week prior to the discovery of their bodies. Media reports indicate that General Sviridov had previously voiced criticism against Vladimir Putin, expressing apprehensions about the state of the Air Force and the departure of top officers due to inadequate compensation and working conditions.

The exact cause of their demise remains unknown, as Russian authorities have been unable to determine it, according to local media. Initial reports suggested that gas service workers found no harmful substances exceeding permissible concentrations in their home.

The circumstances surrounding the deaths of Vladimir and Tatyana Sviridov remain shrouded in mystery. Sviridov retired from his commanding role at the age of 54 after publicly expressing concerns about the Russian armed forces.

The 68-year-old lieutenant general possessed an extensive military background, having graduated from the Stavropol Higher Military Aviation School, the Air Force Academy, and the Military Academy of the General Staff. He served in various capacities, including as a pilot, flight commander, squadron commander, and led the 6th Army until 2009.