A sense of disbelief has swept through the Kremlin after a young conscript collapsed and died during his morning shift.
The 19-year-old soldier, who was serving on guard duty, reportedly suffered sudden heart failure despite having no known health issues.
Tragedy Unfolds in the Heart of Moscow
The heartbreaking incident took place early on October 16 inside the Kremlin, specifically at Cathedral Square — one of the most secure and symbolic areas in Russia.
According to Moskovsky Komsomolets, the young serviceman suddenly fell ill while standing at his post.
Immediate efforts were made to save him, but his heart stopped before paramedics could revive him.
A Promising Life Cut Short
What makes the loss even more tragic is how young he was.
The soldier had just turned 19 — celebrating his birthday only five days before his death.
Originally from Rostov-on-Don, he was reportedly the only son in his family.
His relatives and fellow servicemen are said to be devastated, struggling to comprehend how such a healthy young man could die so suddenly.
No Serious Health Issues Found Before Service
Reports indicate that the conscript had passed all his medical checks before being drafted into one of Russia’s security agencies.
Doctors had not found any health problems that could have disqualified him from duty — only a minor foot condition, which was not considered serious.
His family told reporters that he had seemed completely fine before his shift, making the sudden cardiac arrest all the more shocking.
Final Conversation Before His Death
The last time the young soldier spoke with his family was on October 12, just four days before the tragedy.
He had completed a 24-hour shift and told his relatives that he felt extremely tired and simply wanted to rest.
His loved ones now look back on that conversation with heartbreak, never imagining it would be the last time they heard his voice.
Investigation Launched Into Mysterious Military Deaths
The soldier’s death has prompted renewed scrutiny of the conditions facing young conscripts in Russia.
Just days earlier, the Military Investigation Department of the Russian Investigative Committee opened a criminal case into the death of another conscript in the Murmansk region.
That soldier reportedly died after accidentally ingesting a technical liquid while cleaning.
Investigators are now examining both incidents to determine whether there were any procedural failures or negligence involved.
Family Left Searching for Answers
“He had no health issues that could have led to such a tragedy,” one relative told Moskovsky Komsomolets.
“It’s just impossible to believe he’s gone.”
The young man’s unexpected death has sparked grief and concern among families of other conscripts — many of whom now fear for the welfare and medical oversight of soldiers serving across Russia.