Why Did Alexei Die in Stranger Things?

Suffice it to say that comedy as pure as Alexei's heart ensued. He drank a Slurpee like this. The engine of his intended getaway car exploded. And his demise was enough to give fans whiplash.

Why does hopper call Alexei Smirnoff?

Since they can't speak Russian, and Alexei can't communicate very well in English, Hopper takes to calling him Smirnoff.

What happened to Alexei Stranger Things?

However, he was dramatically killed by Russian hitman Grigori (Andrey Ivchenko) in episode seven of the show. Fans were devastated at the scene with many taking to social media to voice their despair.