Russian Motorcyclist’s Popularity Grew After Her Death

by Jeff DonlanMonika, a famous motorcyclist and Instagram star, recently died while reportedly shooting a video for her Instagram page – and gained popularity online after her death.Monika, whose real name was Olga, was known for her unconventional riding style, which she shared online as @Monika9422. She recorded herself riding on highways on her BMW S1000RR and earned a following of more than 137,000 people thanks to her adrenaline-fueled videos. Still, the 40-year-old daredevil was often criticized for not wearing proper riding gear while performing stunts.After losing her life in a high-speed crash, Monika’s Instagram account became even more popular, attracting more than 10,000 additional followers.In the wake of her publicized death, a new conversation has been sparked on how the quest for social media stardom has fueled a disregard for safety.
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