Murder of Russian IT Specialist Vadim Kruglov Shocks Burning Man Community

Russian IT specialist and artist Vadim Kruglov, a 37-year-old native of Omsk, was found dead at the Burning Man festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. The discovery of his body in a pool of blood on August 30, the day of the symbolic burning ritual, has shocked the community and raised questions about safety at the iconic event. Mystery Surrounds Kruglov’s Disappearance This year marked the 40th anniversary of Burning Man, drawing over 80,000 participants to Black Rock City. Kruglov, who moved to the United States in 2016 and worked in Washington state’s IT sector, attended the festival for the first time. He set up his camp, Luminary Love, and installed an art piece titled Mirror Heart. Friends described him as a “bright and kind person” who was deeply involved in the artistic spirit of the festival. Kruglov mysteriously disappeared several days before the closing ceremony. On August 30, at around 8:00 a.m., his body was discovered between the festival’s designated “clock streets.” Authorities quickly launched an investigation and transported his remains to Washoe County’s medical examiner.