An unknown person in a mask knocked out a Nizhny Novgorod resident on Rozhdestvenskaya.

      May 17, 2026 13:48 Incidents An unknown man in a mask struck a man on the head and knocked him out on Rozhdestvenskaya Street. Eyewitnesses published footage from the scene of the incident on social media. According to witnesses, a quarrel broke out between patrons of one of the popular bars. During the altercation, a man in black clothing and a mask approached the participants of the conflict and attacked one of them. From the force of the sudden blow, the young man collapsed onto the asphalt, hitting his head. The victim immediately lost consciousness. As eyewitnesses reported, he then began to make gasping sounds, and blood flowed from his mouth. Police and an ambulance arrived at the scene, and the man was hospitalized. The aggressor fled, and he is currently being sought. Earlier, we reported that six people beat a deaf-mute to death in the entrance of a building in Avtozavod. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When republishing, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+