About Vitaly Karayev
Lived 1962 – 2008 (aged 46). Vitaly Karayev was a Russian politician.
Vitaly Sergeyevich Karayev (10 June 1962 – 26 November 2008) was the mayor of the North Ossetian capital, Vladikavkaz.
Assassination Karayev was murdered by an unknown gunman on 26 November 2008. He was killed as he left his home and climbed into his silver Mercedes. He was taken to hospital, but died there from a chest wound. Another source said Karayev's killing was also linked to the death a month later of ex-Vladikavkaz mayor Kazbek Pagiyev.
Karayev's killer, Alexander Jussoyev, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on 11 August 2011. Jussoyev was said to be a member of an organized crime group led by Aslan Gagiyev.
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Who was Vitaly Karayev?
Russian politician
When was Vitaly Karayev born?
Vitaly Karayev was born on 10 July 1962 in Chermen.
When did Vitaly Karayev die?
Vitaly Karayev died on 26 November 2008 in Vladikavkaz.
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Vitaly Karayev was a politician.
What nationality was Vitaly Karayev?
Vitaly Karayev was Russian.
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