A hockey player from the Metallurg club died in Abakan.
Player Artem Tortochakov died after a fight outside a nightclub.
On the night of November 3, the athlete had a conflict with a 25-year-old man, RIA Novosti writes.
During the argument, the footballer was hit on the head several times with his hands and feet.
As a result, Tortochakov suffered a severe craniocerebral injury and was taken to hospital.
Doctors fought for the footballer's life. Tortochakov died. Despite all the doctors' efforts, they could not save him.
The Metallurg club confirmed the death of Artem Tortochakov.
In a statement, the club called the death of its player a great loss.
The Investigative Committee opened a criminal case and began an investigation.
