Russian minister Yevgeny Zinichev dies during training exercises in the Arctic
Zinichev, aged 55, was making an attempt to save lots of somebody’s life when the incident within the Russian metropolis of Norilsk occurred.
“The Russian Emergencies Ministry informs with remorse that Yevgeny Zinichev died tragically within the line of responsibility whereas attending interdepartmental workout routines to guard the Arctic zone from emergencies, saving an individual’s life,” the ministry mentioned, in line with the state outlet.
No different speedy particulars in regards to the circumstances round Zinichev’s loss of life had been instantly supplied by the ministry.
Zinichev was within the Arctic to supervise large-scale workout routines, in line with an official ministry assertion revealed previous to his loss of life.
As a part of the go to, Zinichev joined native officers to examine the development progress of a brand new hearth station in Norilsk, which is ready to open on the finish of the 12 months. The minister additionally personally supervised the implementation of coaching duties for emergency response by the items.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his “deep condolences” to Zinichev’s household and associates, the Kremlin mentioned in an announcement on Wednesday.
It famous Putin and Zinichev, who, in line with state media, had an extended profession with Russia’s state safety businesses, had “been linked by a few years of joint work.”