Director of Tatarstan sports school to be held accountable for child's death in pool

Kazan prosecutor's office approves indictment against director of sports school

The prosecutor's office of Kazan has approved the indictment against the director of the sports school, who is accused of causing the death of a child by negligence.

The investigation found that on August 25, 2022, a nine-year-old boy drowned in the pool of the sports school, where he was attending a swimming lesson.

Director failed to ensure safety of children in pool

The investigation established that the director of the sports school did not take proper measures to ensure the safety of children in the pool, which led to the boy's death.

In particular, the director did not appoint a lifeguard to supervise the children in the pool, and did not provide life-saving equipment.

Director faces up to five years in prison

The director of the sports school is charged under Article 109 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (causing death by negligence).

If convicted, the director faces up to five years in prison.

The criminal case has been sent to the court for consideration on the merits.