‘Russia’s most beautiful biker’ Tatyana dies in motorcycle crash in Türkiye

Tatyana Ozolina, the Russian social media sensation known as “MotoTanya”, has tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident in Türkiye. The 38-year-old, famous for her adventurous journeys around the world, died near Milas in Mugla province.

Days before the tragic crash, Tatyana Ozolina had posted a photo from Akcaabat, where she was traveling along the Black Sea coast from Georgia to the Greek border.

Details of accident

The accident occurred on the Milas-Soke highway, where Ozolina’s red 2015 BMW S1000RR motorcycle collided with a truck. Despite the immediate arrival of emergency services, the impact was so intense that she couldn’t survive and passed away at the scene. She leaves behind a 13-year-old son.

Her fellow Turkish rider Onur Obut was seriously injured and has been transported to Milas State Hospital for treatment. A third biker present at the scene was unhurt.

She could not ride in Europe

She was recently refused entry into the European Union at the Greek border for a summer tour amid curbs on Russians over Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine.

In her last social media post, Ozolina shared a poignant update from the Greek-Turkish border, expressing her disappointment about missing out on her European ride but remaining hopeful as she headed into Türkiye.

I was upset that I didn’t get to ride in Europe, but not too much, because I knew that this could happen. So I go on, to conquer the beautiful, warm and hospitable Türkiye

Tatyana Ozolina

‘Russia’s most beautiful biker’

Ozolina, widely recognized as MotoTanya, was a popular Moto vlogger with a significant online following of 5 million on TikTok, 2 million on YouTube, and 1 million on Instagram. The influencer dubbed “Russia’s most beautiful biker” is known for her global motorcycle adventures. Earlier this year, she received the Travel Blogger of the Year award in April from Kickstarter and was honored as the Motoblogger of the Year in 2023.

Investigation

Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Ride in paradise

The local community and her followers are mourning the loss of a beloved figure in the motoblogging world. Andrei Ivanov, head of the MotoMoscow Association, paid tribute to Ozolina.

There may not be a single motorcyclist in the country who wasn’t touched by Tatyana. She was adored, envied, admired, and discussed, both positively and negatively. All that remains now is her memory. Rest in peace

Andrei Ivanov