Naran Ochir-Goryaev, a Hero of Russia who participated in Putin’s direct line, died in the war with Ukraine

Russian serviceman Naran Ochir-Goryaev died “while performing combat missions” in the war with Ukraine. This was announced by the head of Kalmykia Batu Khasikov.

“He was a real warrior, an officer with a capital letter, an example of courage and loyalty to the oath. From the first days of the North Military District, Naran Ochir-Goryaev was on the front line. Behind him is Soledar, the liberation of Seversk, and the most complex military operations,” Khasikov said.

• Naran Ochir-Goryaev is a native of Kalmykia. His relatives said that he volunteered for the war with Ukraine in 2022. Before that he worked at the State Traffic Inspectorate. During the war he was the commander of an assault company. In 2025, he was awarded the title of Hero of Russia.
• In December 2025, Naran Ochir-Goryaev participated in the direct line of Vladimir Putin, who addressed him several times during the event.