A 32-year-old Russian journalist, Ilyas Shurpayev, who worked for a station controlled by the Kremlin, was found dead with a belt around his neck and multiple stab wounds. Russia is one of the most dangerous places for reporters, with over a dozen killed since 2000. Under President Vladimir Putin's eight-year presidency, Russia has seen independent media outlets shut down and increasing pressure on print media, as political freedoms have rolled back.