The embassy revealed details of a Russian murder in South Africa.
A Russian died in an armed attack on a highway in South Africa, media at the embassy in Pretoria reported.
According to the diplomatic mission, Anatoly Nizovtsev died on the spot from gunshot wounds, the body was taken to the morgue.
On the evening of November 5, he and his wife arrived in Johannesburg and headed for the Kruger National Park. Along the way, the couple made a forced stop, apparently to change a tire - after which the attackers robbed them and opened fire.
The deceased's wife is in a hotel in Pretoria with consular assistance, her left eye is injured. The embassy is in contact with the police and expects a thorough investigation.