It would seem that Russia's politics hasn't matured from "If you can't jail them, then kill them."

He deserves a state funeral. He was deeply involved in politics in Russia and served the country well under Former President Boris Yeltsin.

Deepest sympathy to his family, friends and political peers. 

St. Petersburg was once the capital of Russia, it appear recognizing Moscow and Red Square was a gigantic mistake. The people opposing the royal rulers of Russia aren't any more safe, perhaps another revolution is in order.