The court granted the petition filed by the victim’s representative and ordered a measured response to the criminal case against Smirnov Vladislav Igorevich and Yakovtsev Vladislav Mikhailovich. They faced charges under the relevant provisions of Article 112 of the Criminal Code, involving moderate bodily harm inflicted by a group, with the case moving toward release from custody after reconciliation with the victim. The decision reflects a shift from detention to courtroom-based resolution in light of the parties’ settlement.
The filing documents note that both defendants expressed sincere remorse for their actions and fully compensated the victim for the damage caused. The athlete involved opted not to comment following the case’s closure, choosing privacy in the aftermath.
What started the conflict
The incident occurred in December 2021 at a central Moscow karaoke club, where Solovyov was accompanied by his partner, Anna Sidorova, a curler, and several friends. A vacationing friend of Sidorova approached three teenagers outdoors asking for a light. What began as a simple request quickly escalated into a heated argument. The confrontation turned physical as Solovyov, Yakovtsev, and Smirnov assaulted the individual, delivering blows with their feet.
According to witness accounts, Dima was at the venue when a disagreement developed. Sidorova, attempting to intervene, urged the youths to adopt a calmer tone around women present, an appeal that coincided with the onset of the altercation. The skirmish intensified as the youths were restrained by others, but the assailants continued their actions. A bystander described it as more than a fight, noting that the attack arose from a targeted rowdy behavior rather than a spontaneous scuffle.
Consequences of the event
Solovyov was hospitalized at Botkin Hospital with a moderate brain contusion and a small subarachnoid hemorrhage. Medical staff assessed that surgery would not be required and that recovery would proceed with careful monitoring.
Friends and supporters expressed concern as updates highlighted the seriousness of the injury and the fragile nature of the brain hematoma. A close source indicated that the patient faced a days-long period of limited communication with caregivers and intermittent rest as doctors evaluated changes in condition. The outlook remained cautious, with health professionals emphasizing the importance of rest and careful observation in the days following the incident.
Solovyov was discharged from hospital approximately one week after the incident. The youths responsible for the assault, both aged 18, were detained shortly after the incident and faced formal charges. The authorities maintained the case through late January, with the prosecution upholding the indictment in late January as the investigation continued. The initial procedural stance included ongoing detention, though petitions for release on reconciliation were considered within the judicial process. The potential maximum penalty for the offense at issue carried several years of imprisonment were it to proceed to conviction.
Solovyov has a notable sporting background in ice dancing, having worked with Ekaterina Bobrova as part of the Russian national team. The duo achieved top results, including Olympic medals in team events at the Sochi Games and multiple Russian national championships. Solovyov’s future plans in sport remained undecided as of the latest updates.