A bodybuilder in Russia dies after damaging his health with muscle growth acceleration drugs.

Bodybuilder Mykyta Tkachuk has died at the age of 34

Maria, the wife of Russian bodybuilder Mykyta Tkachuk, announced his death at the age of 34. On her social media page, she wrote that the athlete died on May 17, 2025, due to kidney failure, pulmonary edema, and heart failure.

“Mykyta, my beloved husband, has died… His kidneys failed, he had pulmonary edema, and his heart could not take it anymore. There were many trials over the year. Resources ran out… For now, there are no other words, just shock…”

According to Russian sources, Tkachuk was hospitalized on May 16 and was placed in a medically induced coma from which he never recovered. The bodybuilder had signed a contract with a pharmaceutical company that produces drugs for faster muscle growth, which may have damaged his health. Tkachuk underwent several surgeries and had serious health problems.

Farewell to the occupier Vadim Vikulin

In other news, Russian propaganda sources reported the liquidation of the Russian occupier and athlete Vadim Vikulin, a senior lieutenant of the guard. He was eliminated on April 28, 2025, during a combat mission in the Sumy region, and the farewell took place on May 20.

It is noteworthy that Russian speed skater Ksenia Korzhova supported Russian aggression and liked posts expressing support for dictator Vladimir Putin and the occupation.

Analysis

This news presents information about a tragic event in the sports world - the death of bodybuilder Mykyta Tkachuk and the liquidation of the occupier Vadim Vikulin. It also mentions the case of supporting Russian aggression by speed skater Ksenia Korzhova. These events reflect the complex relationships and socio-cultural issues arising from the military conflict. It is desirable for athletes and sports figures to pay more attention to sports achievements and international cooperation rather than to supporting political agendas or military actions.