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Russian Scientist Andrey Botikov Who Created COVID-19 Vaccine Sputnik V Strangled to Death With Belt in His Moscow Apartment, Says Report

Botikov was reportedly found strangled to death with a belt. The Russian virologist had helped Russia develop the country's COVID-19 vaccine. He was found dead after an altercation took place with an intruder in his Moscow apartment, local media reports said.

Russian Scientist Andrey Botikov Who Created COVID-19 Vaccine Sputnik V Strangled to Death With Belt in His Moscow Apartment, Says Report

Andrey Botikov, one of the creators of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V, was allegedly killed in Moscow, according to a report in Disclose.tv. Botikov was reportedly found strangled to death with a belt. The Russian virologist had helped Russia develop the country's COVID-19 vaccine. He was found dead after an altercation took place with an intruder in his Moscow apartment, local media reports said. Sputnik V Demonstrates Strong Protection Against Omicron Variant of COVID-19, Says Study.

Andrey Botikov Killed in Moscow

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