Putin awards Hero of Russia title to Emergencies Minister Zinichev posthumously

Minister of Emergency Situations Yevgeny Zinichev

© APA | Minister of Emergency Situations Yevgeny Zinichev

# 09 September 2021 11:06 (UTC +04:00)

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to award the Hero of Russia title to Minister of Emergency Situations Yevgeny Zinichev posthumously, the Kremlin said on 9 September, APA reports citing Sputnik.

Zinichev, aged 55, tragically died on 8 September in the city of Norilsk trying to save the life of prominent filmmaker Alexander Melnik.

"Russian President Putin conferred the Hero of Russia title posthumously to Gen. Zinichev for his heroism and courage displayed in the performance of his official duties," the Kremlin said in a statement.

Putin earlier sent a message to Zinichev's family offering his condolences.

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