There is an outpour of grief and demands for retribution in Russia today for Daria Platonova Duginа, the daughter of Alexander Dugin – an ally and adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin – that has been killed in an assassination attempt meant for her father. Alexander Dugin is often referred to as the “ideological mentor” of Putin, similar to what Steve Bannon was to US President Donald Trump up to the times after his successful election in 2016, but in this case in a much deeper and profound way.
Daria Platonova Duginа was killed by a bomb planted in her father’s car near Moscow suburb of Bolshiye Vyazyomy, according to reports, which say that Alexander had originally planned to travel back with her from the Tradition Festival at which he spoke, before deciding to ride in a separate car, according to the various media outlets.
Philosopher Alexander Dugin and his daughter Daria Platonova, shortly before the car explosion on Mozhaisk Highway, were present at the Tradition Festival, which took place in the local museum-estate of Alexander Pushkin and Zakharovo Park. The festival “Tradition” is notable for the breadth of the topics presented: poetry, literature, philosophy, history and many other humanitarian areas.
Within the framework of this festival at 18.00 Alexander Dugin gave a lecture “Tradition and History”. Daria was present at the festival as a guest of honor – she is a well-known political scientist, an expert in the field of ancient and modern European philosophy.
Dugin is the former chief editor of the pro-Putin Tsargrad TV network, and has been often portrayed in Western media as being an intellectual / philosopher who’s had a large influence in Russia’s post-Soviet patriotism and conservatism..
In an Instagram post, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, called it an ‘attack’ by ‘vile villains,’ adding “The terrorists of the Ukrainian regime, trying to eliminate Alexander Dugin, blew up his daughter… In a car. Blessed memory of Daria, she is a real Russian girl!”
Journalists, politicians, and deputies who spoke in the aftermath have no doubt that the explosion and death of Alexander Dugin’s daughter Daria is a terrorist act, the traces of which lead to decision-making centers in Kiev. And retribution is inevitable.
Military representative Akim Apachev, who met Daria Platonova and her father Alexander Dugin at the Tradition Festival on the evening of August 20, said: “It is obvious that this terrorist attack was being intended for Alexander Dugin.“
“It is also obvious that from today terrorist attacks begin in the capital of the Metropolis, from today there are no more safe places. The only way to secure the country is to destroy our natural enemy sitting in Kiev, Dnepropetrovsk, Kharkov, Nikolaev, Odessa and other Russian cities” – said Apachev.
State Duma deputy Nikolai Starikov called the murder of Platonova “crossing the red line.“: “This is a terror on individuals. The desire to kill Alexander Dugin, which ultimately led to the death of his daughter Daria. Terrorist Carthage must be destroyed!” Starikov demanded
Journalist Margarita Simonyan responded to what happened in the Moscow region: “They blew up Dugin’s daughter. She was 30 years old. There are no words.” “However, there is one thing. How long?” Simonyan wrote.
American political scientist Dmitry Drobnitsky recalls his impressions of Daria: “Dasha was always extremely professional,” “she was also beautiful in her love for her father, which is very important to me, she was essentially a free and brave person, a truly Russian soul.“
They killed Daria Platonova, daughter of Alexander Gelevich Dugin, writes one of her colleagues:
A young, smart, beautiful and incredibly talented and beautiful woman. Some of our team were lucky enough to know her.
She always smiled, adored Russia, her father and the French language, in which she could speak and sing and even influence French politics. There are few people that “Atlantic” French were more afraid then Alexander Dugin and his beautiful Dasha.
Daria could become one of those people who will formulate a new popular ideology for Russia, with national self-consciousness, will and core.
Thin, medium height, but a girl of great mind and soul.
Our deepest condolences to Alexander Gelevich. This is an irreparable loss. It shouldn’t be like that.
Rest in peace Daria Platonova. She was a real Russian thinker, deep and generous.
We join in the expression of deepest condolences to Alexander Dugin that outpour on social media.
Russian political commentator and Editor-in-chief and columnist of the Tsargrad TV, Mikhail Tyurenkov, wrote this about Daria:
Even among men in history, it is rare to find warrior thinkers and warrior thinkers. Dasha was both from a young age. Together with bright sincerity, childish naivete and spiritual purity, the fire of struggle always burned in her. With truly Russian passion, that same evangelical “thirst for truth.”
Could the daughter of the great Russian thinker, the ideologist of modern Russian conservatism, become an ordinary representative of the “golden youth” who burns life in idleness? Yes, easily.
But Dasha followed the path of her father: she herself became a philosopher and political scientist (the pseudonym Daria Platonova already says a lot).
Quite independent and deep and wise beyond her years. And at the same time – a true leader of the conservative youth, and not only ours.
She was well known in Europe and was even already called the “Russian Marine Le Pen” (by the way, Dasha had known Le Pen herself for many years). There were many plans, hopes and aspirations ahead. But, apparently, the Lord, without stopping the killer’s hand, decided: Daria is now more needed in the Heavenly Realm.
I pray for the repose of the soul of the servant of God Daria, I ask the Lord to console and strengthen her parents. And I know for sure: like her soul, Dasha’s work did not die. Not in our country, and not far beyond its borders. Eternal and bright is your memory, dear Dasha! Rest her soul, Lord!
Daria’s last interview on Soloviev Live channel only days ago:
https://youtu.be/Rhr1-kePjmo