The chief navigator of the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet has died while taking part in a running race, Russian media have reported.
Captain Yevgeny Vityuynev, 41, died while competing in one of the Bridges of Vladivostok events on Saturday, according to the local publication news.vl. Newsweek has contacted the Russian Defense Ministry for comment.
The events on Saturday included races of 5 and 10 kilometers [3.1 and 6.2 miles], as well as a half-marathon and a marathon. It has not been confirmed which of the distances Vityuynev had been taking part in.
Next to aerial footage that appeared to show medical staff surrounding someone prostrate on the road, news.vl said “a tragedy occurred today during a marathon in Vladivostok.”
“The Ministry of Health reported that ambulance doctors tried to resuscitate the man, but to no avail. Additional police officers also arrived at the scene, but it was not possible to save the runner,” the post read.
Pro-Ukrainian X users noted the fate faced by a prominent Russian military figure, but no immediate connection between his death and his job has been reported.
The Ministry of Health in the far-eastern Primorsky region had said that he had suddenly fallen ill while taking part and lost consciousness. The local prosecutor’s office said on Telegram that an investigation had been launched, looking into whether marathon organizers had provided enough medical support.
Each of the estimated 4,500 participants had to undertake a medical examination before race day, Russian media reported.
Kommersant, the Russian daily newspaper,reported that a law enforcement source had confirmed the name of the deceased, but gave no further information. The publication added that the Pacific Fleet has not commented.
The head of the Primorsky region’s Fokino district, Alexander Baranov, paid tribute to Vityuynev on the VKontakte social media platform. He said that he had known him since children and the deceased was a “shining example of how a love for the sea to lead to high achievements.”
Baranov said Vityuynev had once lived in Fokino where he had started his interest in a naval career while attending a local military-patriotic club called “Makarovets.”
Baranov called Vityuynev a “professional in his field, a true patriot who loved his country. He will remain in our hearts as a worthy officer, an honest man, a wonderful family man.”
“It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that I announce the tragic loss,” Baranov posted.
The chief navigator of the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet has died while taking part in a running race, Russian media have reported.
Captain Yevgeny Vityuynev, 41, died while competing in one of the Bridges of Vladivostok events on Saturday, according to the local publication news.vl. Newsweek has contacted the Russian Defense Ministry for comment.
The events on Saturday included races of 5 and 10 kilometers [3.1 and 6.2 miles], as well as a half-marathon and a marathon. It has not been confirmed which of the distances Vityuynev had been taking part in.
Next to aerial footage that appeared to show medical staff surrounding someone prostrate on the road, news.vl said “a tragedy occurred today during a marathon in Vladivostok.”
“The Ministry of Health reported that ambulance doctors tried to resuscitate the man, but to no avail. Additional police officers also arrived at the scene, but it was not possible to save the runner,” the post read.
Pro-Ukrainian X users noted the fate faced by a prominent Russian military figure, but no immediate connection between his death and his job has been reported.
The Ministry of Health in the far-eastern Primorsky region had said that he had suddenly fallen ill while taking part and lost consciousness. The local prosecutor’s office said on Telegram that an investigation had been launched, looking into whether marathon organizers had provided enough medical support.
Each of the estimated 4,500 participants had to undertake a medical examination before race day, Russian media reported.
Kommersant, the Russian daily newspaper,reported that a law enforcement source had confirmed the name of the deceased, but gave no further information. The publication added that the Pacific Fleet has not commented.
The head of the Primorsky region’s Fokino district, Alexander Baranov, paid tribute to Vityuynev on the VKontakte social media platform. He said that he had known him since children and the deceased was a “shining example of how a love for the sea to lead to high achievements.”
Baranov said Vityuynev had once lived in Fokino where he had started his interest in a naval career while attending a local military-patriotic club called “Makarovets.”
Baranov called Vityuynev a “professional in his field, a true patriot who loved his country. He will remain in our hearts as a worthy officer, an honest man, a wonderful family man.”
“It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that I announce the tragic loss,” Baranov posted.
Last week, the Pacific Fleet started joint exercises with China in the Sea of Japan as part of the Beibu naval drills. The exercises consisting of anti-aircraft and antisubmarine weapons, follow increased cooperation between the militaries run by Moscow and Beijing, sparking concern in the West.