Dmitry Novikov, first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Relations, told socialbites.ca that the colleague of the late polar explorer Artur Chilingarov made a great contribution to the development of the Arctic and was an active parliamentarian. According to him, Chilingarov was kind and friendly in communicating with friends and colleagues.
“Almost until recently, Artur Nikolaevich was in the service. Lately, of course, he had pains, but in general all this time he rightfully occupied the post of State Duma deputy and was an active Russian parliamentarian. The most important thing is that Artur Nikolaevich Chilingarov has been a legend since Soviet times, a man who made a huge contribution to the development of the Arctic. We knew each other, including participating in foreign visits, to realize our country’s interests abroad. He had a strong character, but in his relations with friends, comrades and colleagues he was a very kind, friendly, respectful person, regardless of the people, regardless of what age he interacted with, regardless of his parliamentary experience. “He was always ready to lend a shoulder and carry out together tasks that would enable Russia to reach new frontiers, including in the scientific sphere,” he said.
According to Novikov, Chilingarov was very upset about the restriction of Arctic research. He stated that in the last years of his life, the MP did everything to draw attention to the North Pole.
“Artur Nikolaevich made a great contribution in his time to the exploration of our vast spaces in the Arctic, and in the last years of his life he did everything to ensure that interest in the Arctic returned again, so that it increased, and I think he was happy because interest in the Arctic region was really much more concentrated He lived to see those days. The man lived a long, beautiful and interesting life. “We will all remember him,” he said.
Another State Duma deputy, Alexey Chepa, told socialbites.ca that he was stunned by the news of the death of Chilingarov, whom he had known for many years. He stated that his colleague was a wonderful and sympathetic person.
“You surprised me. What a pity. I have known him for many years. A wonderful person, very good, very kind, sympathetic, always ready to help at the first call. He is a very competent person. “This is a big loss for us,” he said.
Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin announced the death of 84-year-old deputy Artur Chilingarov on June 1. He noted that the late parliamentarian was a pioneer and dedicated explorer of the Arctic and Antarctica. Chilingarov is a Doctor of Geographic Sciences who made a great contribution to the research and development of the World Ocean. According to the speaker of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, the legislator had the opportunity to lead many expeditions in the past and take part in the most complex rescue operations. Volodin also said that Chilingarov was elected to the State Duma of the Russian Federation for seven meetings.
previously alive gone former USSR Prime Minister Nikolai Ryzhkov.
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Source: Gazeta
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