This is reported by iSport.cz.

On August 18, information appeared that the specialist was taken to the Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine in Prague.

It was noted that in the past few weeks, the specialist's health condition has deteriorated sharply, but the specific reason for the hospitalization was not disclosed.

Rzhiga was known in Russia for working with Voskresensk Chemist, Moscow Spartak, Mytishchi Atlant, St. Petersburg SKA and Omsk Avangard.

Earlier it was reported that the former footballer and coach of Lokomotiv Boris Petrov passed away.