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Investigation links former rave figure and monk to St. Petersburg hockey arena transfer to Gazprom

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Posted Jun 28, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-28-1200
Investigation links former rave figure and monk to St. Petersburg hockey arena transfer to Gazprom

An investigation by Radio Svoboda details the involvement of Gavriil Frolov, a former rave scene figure and monk, in the transfer of a major St. Petersburg hockey arena to state-owned Gazprom.

An investigation by Radio Svoboda has detailed the involvement of Gavriil Frolov, a figure with a varied past, in a significant deal concerning a major hockey arena in St. Petersburg. Frolov, known for his prominence in the city's 1990s rave scene before becoming a monk, is reportedly central to the agreement that saw the arena transferred to Russia's state-owned energy giant, Gazprom. Radio Svoboda previously explored Frolov's career trajectory, then known as Viktor Frolov, five years ago. The report highlights the complex path of individuals involved in high-profile asset transfers in Russia.

Sources: Радіо Свобода

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