YEREVAN. – A criminal case is launched in connection with the death of Russian military serviceman Ivan Novikov, who was found dead in Gyumri, the second largest city of Armenia.

Sona Truzyan, adviser to chairman of the Investigative Committee of Armenia, told about the abovementioned to Armenian News-NEWS.am.

The criminal case is instituted on murder charges.

As reported earlier, Ivan Novikov was found dead Monday, and nearby the 102nd Russian Military Base in Gyumri.

The circumstances of the incident are being investigated.

There are stab wounds and traces of violence on the Russian soldier’s body.