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Video. WATCH: Dead Wagner chief Prigozhin hailed a hero in Moscow

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Dozens pay respects in several Russian cities 40 days after Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash.

Dozens of Russians from family to former fighters have held memorial services for Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin to mark 40 days since his death, hailing him as a hero of the people.

Prigozhin was killed when his private jet crashed on its way from Moscow to St Petersburg on 23 August, two months after he led a failed mutiny on Moscow.

Two other top Wagner commanders, Prigozhin’s four bodyguards and the plane’s three crew were also killed in the still-unexplained crash.

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