About Yevhen Sotnykov
Lived 1980 – 2021 (aged 40). Yevhen Sotnykov was a Ukrainian judoka.
Yevgen Sotnikov (; 20 November 1980 – 6 August 2021) was a Ukrainian judoka. Sotnikov competed at the 2008 Olympic Games, where he was knocked out after one match.
Sotnikov was sentenced to 15 years for murder in 2009 for shooting an 18-year-old in the head for refusing to drink alcohol with him.
Sotnikov was killed on 6 August 2021, alongside two other prisoners, while serving his jail term. He was aged 40.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Yevhen Sotnykov?
Ukrainian judoka
When was Yevhen Sotnykov born?
Yevhen Sotnykov was born on 20 November 1980 in Zaporizhzhia.
When did Yevhen Sotnykov die?
Yevhen Sotnykov died on 6 August 2021.
What was Yevhen Sotnykov's occupation?
Yevhen Sotnykov was a judoka.
What nationality was Yevhen Sotnykov?
Yevhen Sotnykov was Ukrainian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yevhen Sotnykov. https://biography.guide/yevhen-sotnykov/
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