Yesterday, an airboat with 6 people on board capsized at a yacht club in Mytishchi, Russia. It was reported that 68-year-old Viktor Averin, who was on the "Sever" brand boat, died, while the other passengers survived the accident.
According to widespread reports, among those who survived the accident was Viktor Khmarin, a classmate of Russian President Vladimir Putin and one of his closest friends during his student years. In addition to their friendship, a family connection was also established between them. Thus, in 1976, Khmarin married Lyubov Kruglova, Putin's cousin.
Modern.az reports that among those who survived the accident is Azerbaijani businessman Shamistan Ismayil oglu Aliyev, born in 1964. It is noted that he is also a close friend of Viktor Khmarin.
No additional information regarding the incident is provided.
