Russian rapper Pasha Technic, whose real name was Pavel Ivlev, died on Thursday (April 4) in Thailand after spending several days in a medically induced coma due to poisoning. He was 40 years old and was considered one of the key figures in Russian underground hip-hop.
Hospitalized since the end of March in a hospital in Phuket, Pasha was placed into an artificial coma by Thai doctors after being poisoned by narcotic substances. His condition was critical, and he was connected to an ECMO machine to maintain vital body functions.
The news was confirmed by his ex-wife, Eva Karitskaya, who flew to Thailand to be by his side and regularly posted updates about his condition on her Telegram channel. In one of her most emotional posts, Eva shared an old photo of them together on vacation with the caption: “Kingdom of Heaven. I will remember you this happy. I love you.”
Coma, complications, and farewell
Pasha Technic’s hospitalization became public on March 27. According to the Survivors project, which helps people recover from substance abuse and raises awareness about addiction, the rapper’s condition made it impossible to transfer him to Russia for treatment. He developed severe bacterial pneumonia and, later, a pneumothorax — the accumulation of air between the lungs — along with internal bleeding.
Despite efforts from a Russian doctor from the Sklifosovsky Research Institute who flew to Thailand, local doctors did not allow direct intervention, although they did consider some of his treatment suggestions. A transfer to a better-equipped hospital in Bangkok was rejected due to the rapper’s fragile condition.
On the afternoon of April 4, it was reported that Pasha had survived a clinical death episode, but his condition quickly deteriorated. He was resuscitated but passed away hours later.
Legacy and controversy
A controversial and raw voice in the Russian underground scene, Pasha Technic was known for his unapologetic stance on drug use—a recurring theme in his music. Despite the turmoil, he remained a strong presence and influence within the alternative music community.
His death sparked an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow artists, who took to social media to honor his memory and reflect on his role as a rebellious and unfiltered voice of a generation.
Source: Instagram @techniquepashalive | Survivors | Telegram. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
