Tatyana Ozolina, a renowned Russian social media influencer and motorbike enthusiast known as “MotoTanya,” tragically died in a motorbike crash in Turkey. The 38-year-old was riding her red BMW S1000RR 2015 between Mugla and Bodrum when she lost control and collided with a truck near Milas. Despite rapid emergency response, Ozolina was pronounced dead at the scene.
Accident details
Accompanied by Turkish biker Onur Obut, who suffered serious injuries and is currently hospitalized, Ozolina was part of a group of riders. Another biker in the group remained uninjured. The authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. According to The Sun, the crash was triggered by another rider group, causing Ozolina to brake abruptly and collide with the truck.
Social media icon
Ozolina, who had over 1 million followers on Instagram and 2 million on YouTube, was celebrated for her global motorcycle adventures. Dubbed “Russia’s most beautiful biker,” she shared her experiences and journeys with a massive online audience. In her last Instagram post, she expressed disappointment over being unable to enter Europe with her motorcycle and described her travels in Turkey.
“4000 km from home. Greece missed me but didn’t miss my motorcycle. I was in Greece on foot. I bought a magnet and returned it to Turkey. I was upset that I didn’t manage to ride around Europe, but not much because I knew that the situation could be like this… therefore, I moved on. Conquer beautiful, hot and hospitable Turkey,” she wrote.
Tributes pour in
The news of her death shocked her family, including her 13-year-old son, who are “in a state of shock.” Andrei Ivanov, head of the MotoMoscow Association, paid tribute to Ozolina, saying, “MotoTanya is not with us anymore… she had a bright and beautiful life…. Millions of people followed her. Perhaps there is not a single motorcyclist in the country who was indifferent to Tatyana. She was adored, envied, admired, copied, awarded as a top blogger, and, at the same time, discussed and slandered. Now all that remains is her memory. Sleep well.”
The incident highlights the risks associated with motorbiking and the profound impact of Ozolina’s death on the biking community and her followers worldwide.