Posts from Artem Boykov, also known as KobRa, has passed away.

I can't seem to gather my thoughts to write anything. I'm still in shock. I don't think it's necessary to describe again how good of a person Artyom was; those who knew him know it perfectly well. Yes, we knew he was sick, but we believed until the very end that he would overcome the illness. I still can't believe how unfair life is... Why would such a good person have to go through this??? It's just awful! For many years, Artyom was devoted to this game. Throughout that time, he always played at a high level and was always one of the strongest players. He also actively participated in the Heroes community. Even when he was sick, he didn't stop playing, organizing Tournaments, and participating in the work of the Administration Committee. He really wanted to play and win a FB Tournament, but it wasn't meant to be... I've already received private messages with suggestions to organize a tournament in memory of Cobra. I think we will definitely do it, but not right away. Eternal memory! My condolences to his family and friends! P.S.: I think many would like to help Artyom's family. His wife sent the details for transferring funds, but I don't even know how best to do it – should I post them here, or should I collect them from someone in St. Petersburg and then pass them on to the family?

I think it’s better to post the payment details here so that the money reaches the family faster.

I think it would be better to post the payment details here so that the money reaches the family faster.

I agree, that would definitely be better. There was a case when the payment details for helping Vova's family were posted on the forum, and some "well-wisher" posted them on VKontakte... Stupid people poured a lot of negativity, but there was no help. We really don't want a repeat of that situation.

I suggest Kostya provide some of his payment details – Sberbank, Qiwi, Alfa, whatever he uses – and collect the money himself, then simply give it to Olya, along with any necessary notes.

I suggest Kost give his payment details – Sberbank, Qiwi, Alfa, whatever – and collect the money himself, then simply give it to Olya with comments.

No, Step, that's not the best option, because we'd have to set deadlines for collecting the money, which would be a hassle. In my opinion, it's better to just let people contribute when they can. Some might be able to contribute tomorrow, while others might need 10 days. Just let everyone know that there should be no direct contact or anything like that.

Since Artem's wife is currently in Israel, she provided her brother's card number.

Olga 14:43
The card number of my brother's Sberbank card is 5469 5500 7407 5208, Alexander Igorevich E., he will transfer the money to me.

I read what people are writing on the forum, thank you for your support. Artem loved Heroes; they helped him to distract himself from his illness. He stopped playing only when he felt very bad.

Olga 17:15
Artem was cremated yesterday in Israel. In about 2 weeks, I will come to St. Petersburg with my eldest son for a few days to bury the urn with his ashes next to Artem's mother at the Krasnenkoe cemetery.

When sending funds, please indicate "Cobra" in the notes so that it is clear that the money is for Artem's family.

If anyone needs the complete details for the transfer, please contact Kostya (Dirty_Player) or me via private message.

Please do not post the details for donations anywhere on VKontakte or in other public groups. If you want to help, for example, Armageddets in his groups, etc., let's do it in a coordinated way so that there are no stupid and inappropriate comments from idiots, as happened last time...

I also urge streamers to launch a "donation goal" in memory of Cobra, to collect some money and transfer it to the family.

What terrible news! My deepest condolences to the family :(((((((((( There are no words to express my emotions any other way....

What a mess.
May he find peace, wherever he is now...

A feeling of numbness and a chill down the spine... The person led a healthy lifestyle, was positive and friendly, and I increasingly don't understand why such people pass away so early. Last year, I lost my sister, who was 25 years old, and I deeply understand what this grief is like, and I sincerely offer my condolences to Artem's family.

Please, do not post anywhere, including VK and other public groups, any details for donations. If you want to help, for example, Armageddets in his groups, etc., let's do it after discussing it so that we don't have the same situation as last time with stupid and irrelevant comments from idiots...

Understood, of course. As they say, "we want the best, but it always turns out the same..."

Thanks to Artem, I won my first tournament on the portal. It wasn't in Heroes, but in predicting the results of the previous European Championship in football, and it brought a lot of positive emotions. I also remember our first game in HotA, we played with Artem for nostalgia, and after a few turns, he said something like, "It feels like we're playing Starcraft." I also remember when Maretti was top 1, we played a fun game with Artem, and he said that to overtake Maretti, I needed to win a lot of games. He's a very positive person.

A year ago, I flew to St. Petersburg and met with Artem. We sat in a cafe. It was clear that he was going through some kind of crisis, but he didn't say a word about his illness. Of course, it's hard to believe that he's no longer with us. He was a thoughtful, caring person. Our acquaintance and communication in Kyiv in 2010 are now one of my fondest memories. My condolences to his family and friends...

Just awful, he was so young! I played with him at the end of November, OFB11 was his last game, and he helped me score points to qualify for FB. He seemed like a very nice person! My condolences to his family, and may he rest in peace! It's a real shame...((((

I now regret not voting for him in last year's player of the year award. We didn't interact personally, but the feedback about him as a player and as a person from others was positive. It's a great loss, my condolences.

I sincerely express my condolences to the family and friends...