The family of Vladislav Baumgertner is very upset. He used to lead a big fertilizer company. They do not want him buried in Moscow. They want a full investigation. This is about how he died.
Baumgertner disappeared from his home in Cyprus in January. Later, he was found dead. Police said he died from a "fatal fall." However, his sons and mother disagree. They think something else happened. They want answers before he is buried.
The story started on January 7th. Baumgertner left his house in Cyprus. He was not seen again. Cypriot police searched for him. They found a body on January 14th. It was in a ravine near the sea. An autopsy was done.
The family’s lawyers asked Moscow officials to stop the burial permit. They have serious doubts. Baumgertner had bad knees. He was also afraid of heights. It seems unlikely he would go hiking. This could lead to an accident.
Also, his phone was still working after he disappeared. This is strange. It suggests he might not have been alone. Or maybe he did not leave his home normally. The family's lawyers say he cannot be buried yet. They need a complete investigation first.
His body was sent to Moscow. This made the family act faster. Their lawyers are talking to Russian officials. They want to use Russian laws. This sad situation shows a big disagreement. It is made worse by the mystery of his death. The final resting place for Vladislav Baumgertner is not yet known.