An accident in Switzerland with Lebedev's granddaughter. The granddaughter of a Russian billionaire crashed during a car race in Switzerland

Career and finance 13.06.2019
Career and finance

Childhood and family

Diana was born on September 22, 1997 in the family of entrepreneur Platon Lebedev, who gained fame in the 90s, first as a co-founder of the Menatep bank, and then as a member of the board of the Yukos oil company, headed at that time by Mikhail Khodorkovsky. In 2003, Lebedev was arrested as a defendant in the Yukos case and spent almost 10 years in prison.

Diana - daughter eldest daughter Lebedeva, Lyudmila. She and her brother Mikhail were born from the businessman's first marriage to Natalya Emyasheva. How the personal life of Lyudmila Lebedeva developed and who is the father of Diana, history is silent. It is only known that Lyudmila is the mother of three children.


The fact that Diana lived among rich people from childhood is evidenced by the fact of friendship with the children of famous and influential people. With some, the girl went to school, with others she lived in the neighborhood. Everyone wrote touching words of condolence on the social networks of the deceased, speaking of her exclusively as kind and sunny man. Mikhail Khodorkovsky also reacted to the tragic news by posting a photo of the girl on Twitter with the words:

"I knew her from infancy."


Creation

Among the main creative hobbies of the girl, journalists call singing. Diana loved to spend time with her friends in karaoke bars. Another niche for the party girl has become the modeling business. The owner of a bright and attractive appearance, Diana Lebedeva was the face of many brands of clothing, cosmetics and perfumes.


The image of a slender, dazzling blonde in photo shoots was a worthy decoration for glossy magazines. In parallel, Lebedeva posted glamorous pictures on Instagram to please her fans.

It is known that in 2016, shortly before her death, Lebedeva starred in a photo shoot for the Zara brand. The model herself preferred in life such luxury brands as Hermes and Chanel, in the jewelry niche - Cartier and Chopard.


Personal life

Could such a beauty as Diana Lebedeva be lonely. Not a single source refutes this, but does not confirm it either. One way or another, there is no information about who occupied the heart of a luxurious blonde. As well as about who the young socialite led romantic acquaintances.

The fact that Diana was not alone in the car at the time of the tragedy - her friend, 23-year-old Azer Yagubov, was driving, gave rise to a series of assumptions about a possible connection. Moreover, the guy is also a representative of a famous family.

His father is a businessman Makhri Yagubov, his uncle is the head of the state department of the legal department of the Russian government Subkhi Shikhlinsky. However, the father of the young man said that Azer was not the boyfriend of Platon Lebedev's granddaughter at all, the young people were connected only by friendly relations.

“Azer was engaged, we were preparing for the wedding. Diana was friends with younger son. They all studied together. After one of the family events of their acquaintances, Diana asked Azer to take her home,” he said in an interview with 1news.az.

Among close friends deceased daughter singer Dmitry Malikov, Stephanie, and daughter Russian oligarch Igor Kudryashkin - Nastya Kudri.

Death

A terrible accident happened on the morning of November 24, 2016 in the canton of Ticino, near the village of Castagnola. The elite crossover BMW X6, in which Diana and Azer were, was driving along the highway from Lugano to Geneva. On a section with a sharp bend, the car flew off the road and, breaking through the iron fence, collapsed into the lake.

Presumably, young people died immediately. The causes of death were injuries incompatible with life. A photo report from the scene of the tragedy showed: the car was pulled out of the water with a crane. The photo shows that the body of the car is badly mangled, and the roof is crumpled.

Among the versions of what happened, an icy road and speeding were named. In particular, there was an assumption about the races arranged by young people on the morning track. The media released a selfie of the deceased, posing behind the wheel, not wearing a seatbelt, as proof that the girl was not vigilant while driving and on the road.

The reaction of Diana's friends to this was stormy. Here is what Stefania Malikova's friend wrote on social networks:

“There were no races, there was heavy fog, the road was serpentine, the wind, and the driver lost control.”

Mahri Yagubov also named probable cause crash fog:

“On the road where the accident occurred, there is a 90-degree turn, it is impossible to drive there. high speed. The cause of the accident was probably thick fog.

The death of a young beauty caused a wave of comments in social networks. In the fate of Diana, fans found analogies with the biography of her famous namesake Diana of Wales, who also died in a car accident. It is noteworthy that Diana was born in the year of the death of the Queen of Hearts - in 1997, and the model called her Instagram profile ladydd11.

Parents arranged a magnificent funeral for their daughter. Many friends of the girl came to the Troekurovsky cemetery, including celebrity children. Journalists were not allowed to attend the ceremony. Relatives of the deceased ordered to put up enhanced security. However, reporters noticed Diana's heartbroken mother, who was carefully supported by her father, Platon Lebedev.

The girl was buried in a luxurious white coffin. A huge memorial in the form of a tent was erected over the grave of Diana. For the construction, 4 sections had to be combined at once, the approaches to neighboring graves suffered. Subsequently, this fact caused a lot of discontent and criticism of the Lebedev family, complaints flew to the authorities. At the beginning of 2017, the question of dismantling the memorial tent was raised.

The daughter of the famous singer was one of the friends of the deceased relative of the person involved in the Yukos case. Stefania Malikova can't believe Diana's death. The girl will never forget her friend. Malikova also claims that Lebedeva and her friend did not arrange the races that allegedly caused the fatal accident.

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On the night of Thursday to Friday, 19-year-old Diana, the granddaughter of businessman Platon Lebedev, died. The news of her death was confirmed by the Russian Embassy in Switzerland. Girl friends express in in social networks condolences on her death. Lebedeva talked with many representatives of the "golden youth", among whom were Alesya Kafelnikova, Nastya Kudri and Stefania Malikova. Daughter famous singer published on Instagram a touching post dedicated to Diana. Stefania claims that her friend did not arrange races, as reported earlier by journalists.

“It is impossible to describe and tell what I feel ... A huge tragedy. Dianka... A bright heart and a pure soul! Physically you are no longer with us, but in our hearts you will always live! I do not believe and cannot believe. You were incredibly beautiful, both internally and externally, cheerful, sincere, cheerful and wonderful person! God takes the best. And you were just that. Sleep tight, angel! P.S. There were no races, there was heavy fog, the road was serpentine, windy, and the driver lost control. Be kinder and more humane, people! Do not judge or discuss! After all, no one knows what will happen tomorrow. Rest in peace, Dianka,” Malikova shared in her microblog.

Stesha's subscribers advised her to hold on. “I don’t know the girl in the photo, but it’s always bitter when the young people leave”, “It’s a pity. Condolences to loved ones. Especially to the father”, “Big tragedy”, “Beautiful and so young”, “Great grief for the family…”, “Well, she didn’t deserve this,” Malikova’s subscribers also wrote.

Recall that together with Diana, her friend, 23-year-old Azer Yagubov, died. The young man studied at Franklin College. According to journalists, he was driving a crashed car. The car rammed the fence and fell into Lake Lugano. The area where the tragedy occurred locals called the "Devil's Bridge". The mangled expensive crossover was taken out of the water with the help of rescue boats and a crane.

Relatives of Lebedeva and Yagubov arrived in Switzerland. It is reported that in this moment organizes the delivery of the bodies of the dead to their homeland.

Diana Lebedeva was considered one of the brightest representatives of the "golden youth" abroad. The girl studied in Switzerland and spent most of her time there. Lebedeva's entourage called her "Princess Diana." According to journalists, her friend Azer Yakubov is the nephew of the head of the state department of the legal department of the Russian government, Subkhi Shikhlinsky.

The bright but short life of 19-year-old Diana Lebedeva, who was affectionately called Lady Di in her surroundings.

As it became known from the Swiss media, on the way from Lugano to Geneva, two Russians were killed - a girl and a young man, traveling in a BMW. The deceased was the granddaughter of businessman Platon Lebedev, 19-year-old Diana. Together with her in the car was her old friend - Azer Yagubov - nephew of the head of the state department of the legal department of the government of the Russian Federation. Azer, like Diana, lived in Switzerland. The dazzling blonde was one of the brightest representatives of Moscow's golden youth, although she spent most of her time in Switzerland, where she received her education in one of the most prestigious educational institutions— University of St. Gallen.

As soon as the terrible news spread around social networks, Diana's page was filled with comments with condolences. Numerous friends of the granddaughter of the co-owner of Yukos publish posts with photos of Lebedeva and words of grief: "A man of incredible beauty inside and out. The brightest, kindest and sunniest soul. You are forever in our hearts, Diana," Diana's friends write on social networks. Surrounded by Diana were those with whom the girl visited primary school or just lived next door. Among them are the daughter of the former owner of Spartak Diana Chervichenko, the son of the owner of Reso Garantia Sergey Sarkisov, gymnast Karolina Sevastyanova, the daughter of the oligarch Nastya Kudryashkin and Dmitry Malikov's nephew Dima.

According to foreign media reports, on November 24 in Switzerland, in the Lugano region, a car fell into the lake, in which there were a 19-year-old girl and a 23-year-old man, both died.

The deceased Diana Lebedeva turned out to be the granddaughter of businessman Platon Lebedev, the former chairman of the board of directors of the Menatep group and a defendant in the Yukos criminal case.

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The girl and her boyfriend raced on the track from Lugano to Geneva. At the wheel was a young man who lost control, the car broke through the fence and flew into Lake Lugano. The car was raised from the bottom with special equipment.

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On Diana's page, relatives and friends leave words of condolence:

“It's just unbelievable. She was my classmate. I look at your photos, and you are alive”, “Very sorry. So luxurious, beautiful and young”, “Our girl, rest in peace”, “Kingdom of heaven, angel”, “Sleep tight”, “Earth rest in peace, sun”, “As yesterday I remember those days when I saw you”, “ I can't believe you are no more. Diana, in my memory you will forever remain that ten-year-old girl that I first saw you on the veranda, ”write the subscribers of the deceased girl (Spelling and punctuation more. — Note. ed.).


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Recall that businessman Lebedev was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for tax evasion, oil theft and legalization of illegally obtained funds. In 2014, Plato was released.


They know from childhood that the world belongs to them. They do not need to fight for a place in the sun or get food. Thanks to rich parents, they have access to all the benefits of the world. The only thing that parental care cannot insure against is troubles and misfortunes. And in the same way, the parents of their untimely departed children later mourn ...

Diana Lebedeva



Diana Lebedeva is the granddaughter of the well-known businessman Platon Lebedev, co-founder of the Menatep Bank, and a former member of the board of the Yukos oil company. Friends called her Lady Dee and noted easy temper and good-natured friend. AT last years the girl spent most of her time in Switzerland, where she studied quite successfully at the University of St. Gallen.


Diana from childhood did not know the need for anything, she grew up in an atmosphere of familiar luxury. She loved to sing and often spent time with her friends at karaoke. Like all representatives of the golden youth, she wore exclusively branded items and jewelry from the best jewelry houses.


The tragedy occurred on November 24, 2016. Diana, 19, was driving a BMW from Lugano to Geneva with her longtime friend Azer Yagubov, a Franklin College student. In the Castagnola area in the canton of Ticino, a car with young people, not fitting into a turn on a serpentine, fell into the lake. Diana and Azer died on the spot. Azer Yagubov, who was driving, is the son of a former federal representative of Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC.

Ratmir Shishkov


19-year-old Ratmir Shishkov, the son of the famous romance singer Lyalya Shishkova, and the brother of Jean, the lead singer of the Prime Minister group, has always dreamed of a stage. He declared himself by taking a rather successful part in the "Star Factory". He was friends with Timati and Dominic Joker, was very popular with rap lovers. Fans still remember the artist, listen to his songs.


The terrible accident happened in March 2007. Ratmir and four of his friends left the recording studio in a Mercedes car. The car was driving at high speed and collided with a Volkswagen Touareg at the intersection of Sadovaya-Spasskaya Street and Orlikov Lane.


The car in which the performer was located exploded almost immediately after the collision. All the young people who were in it burned down. On the same night, from March 22 to 203, 2007, Ratmir's daughter Stephanie was born.

Yuri Gushchin-Kuznetsov


Grandson Russian billionaire Yuri Gushchin took a step into the abyss from the window of the apartment where he lived with his parents and brother on the night of June 15, 2018. He was only 19 years old, loved to sail, play Dota. Yuri Gushchin-Kuznetsov did not suffer from depression, alcohol or drug addiction.


AT suicide note wrote about his love for a girl with whom he had an affair. Parents young man refuse to believe that their son voluntarily took his own life. It is impossible to imagine that a young man, in whose life there were no special problems, just passed away like that. The father and mother of Yuri Gushchin-Kuznetsov achieved the initiation of a criminal case on the fact of incitement to suicide.

Anastasia Soltan


The daughter of the deputy chairman of the legislative assembly of St. Petersburg, Pavel Soltan, was happy. She was very attached to her parents, and a few months before the misfortune, she married Alexei Plotnikov, her beloved.


In August 2016, the girl, along with her parents, got into an accident. Her parents died on the spot, and the doctors fought for the life of Anastasia for several hours. She recovered for a long time, coming to her senses after what had happened. The husband chose to immediately break off relations with her, never visiting her in the hospital.


Anastasia's sister insisted on continuing treatment, but the girl refused to continue to stay in the hospital. After being discharged, the girl went to her parents' apartment, from where she jumped out of the window on 24 November 25, 2016. Apparently, she never managed to come to terms with the death of her parents and the betrayal of a loved one.

Chingis Gutseriev


The eldest son of the owner of PFG "Samfar", the companies "M.Video" and "Eldorado" Mikhail Gutseriev died at the age of 21. The day before, he got into a small accident, after which he independently got to the hospital, and then to his home. The accident was not recorded anywhere, as its participants agreed right on the spot, after which they dispersed.

At home, Genghis went to bed, but the next morning did not come for him, he died outside. An autopsy showed that Chingis Gutseriev suffered from cardiomyopathy. Death in this case could have been caused by a contusion of the heart resulting from the accident.


The young man showed great promise. By the age of 21, he managed to graduate from a very prestigious school in the UK, entered the University of Warwick in Coventry, studied in absentia at the University of Oil and Gas, worked as an assistant to the manager of Binbank.

Mikhail Gutseriev was accused of tax evasion in 2007 and was under investigation. In 2010, all charges against him were dropped.

Unfortunately, fame and success are also no protection against losses and tragedies. Stars are used to hiding their pain by going out in public again and again with a smile on their face.

As it became known from the Swiss media, on the way from Lugano to Geneva, two Russians died - a girl and a young man, traveling in a BMW. The deceased was the granddaughter of businessman Platon Lebedev, 19-year-old Diana. Together with her in the car was her old friend - Azer Yagubov - nephew of the head of the state department of the legal department of the government of the Russian Federation. Azer, like Diana, lived in Switzerland. The dazzling blonde was one of the brightest representatives of Moscow's golden youth, although she spent most of her time in Switzerland, where she received her education at one of the most prestigious educational institutions - the University of St. Gallen.

As soon as the terrible news spread around social networks, Diana's page was filled with comments with condolences. Numerous friends of the granddaughter of the co-owner of Yukos publish posts with photos of Lebedeva and words of grief: "A man of incredible beauty inside and out. The brightest, kindest and sunniest soul. You are forever in our hearts, Diana," Diana's friends write on social networks. Among Diana were those with whom the girl attended elementary school or simply lived in the neighborhood. Among them are the daughter of the former owner of Spartak Diana Chervichenko, the son of the owner of Reso Garantia Sergey Sarkisov, gymnast Karolina Sevastyanova, the daughter of the oligarch Nastya Kudryashkin and Dmitry Malikov's nephew Dima.

Diana's main hobby was singing, Lebedeva spent her leisure time in the best karaoke and restaurants in Moscow: the girl, along with her friends, was a regular at La Maree, Bistrot and Mario restaurants. The owner of a spectacular appearance surrounded herself with objects luxurious life: Diana loved Hermes and Chanel bags, Cartier and Chopard jewelry, floor-length sable fur coats and Victoria Beckham dresses.

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