Remembering Mikhail Gudkov: Commemoration Held in Vladivostok
**Headline:** Major General Mikhail Gudkov, Deputy Commander of the Russian Navy, Killed in Combat Operations
In a tragic turn of events, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, a highly respected figure in the Russian military, was killed during combat operations in the Kursk region, which borders Ukraine. The news was confirmed by the Russian Defense Ministry and was widely reported by news outlets, including PrimaMedia's news on VKontakte, a significant source for main news in Primorye.
Gudkov, who was the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy and the commander of the 155th Separate Marine Brigade of the TOF, was known for his active involvement in the operational theater. Despite his high rank, he was often seen visiting frontline positions of Russian marines.
The circumstances of Gudkov's death were reported to have occurred during a Ukrainian attack on a command post in Korenevo, within Russia's Kursk region. The attack, which also claimed the lives of 10 other Russian servicemen, took place in a region that had been a contested area during the ongoing conflict.
The memorial service for Gudkov was held at the "Military Glory of the Pacific Fleet" complex in Vladivostok on July 4th. The event was attended by the Governor of Primorye, Oleg Kojemjako, the Mayor of the regional capital, Konstantin Shestakov, public organization representatives, and city residents. The "Young Guard" was one of the public organizations represented at the service.
Konstantin Shestakov expressed his condolences over Gudkov's death, as did other high-ranking officials such as Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Nikolai Yevmenov. The tragic news was announced on July 3rd, and the cancellation of the city's annual Sabantuy festival is likely due to the significance of Gudkov's role in the community.
Gudkov's military service was recognised with awards for bravery, but he had also been accused by Ukrainian authorities of war crimes. The Kursk region had been a contested area during the conflict, with Ukrainian forces briefly seizing parts of this region in a surprise offensive in August 2024 before Russian forces claimed to have retaken the territory earlier in 2025.
This loss is a significant one for the Russian military, as Gudkov was one of the most senior Russian military officers killed by Ukraine since the conflict escalated. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and comrades-in-arms during this difficult time.
War-and-conflicts have claimed the life of Major General Mikhail Gudkov, a highly ranked military figure, during his service in combat operations, specifically a Ukrainian attack on a command post in the Kursk region. The news of his death was not only confirmed by the Russian Defense Ministry but also reported by various news outlets, featuring prominently in General News. Politics too, have been affected as the tragic event has caused the cancellation of the city's annual Sabantuy festival.
