President of Serbia expressed condolences in connection with death of head of Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia

President of the Republic of Serbia Alexander Vucich expressed deep condolences about the death of the head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia Evgenia Zinichev. Telegram with condolences published a presidential press service.

“Sorcely took the news about the tragic death of Evgenia Zinichev’s minister, who dedicated the life to rescue people in the most difficult situations. I express the deepest condolences to the Government of the Russian Federation, the family, colleagues and friends of the Minister Zinichev,” the report says.

The death of the head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations became known earlier than September 8. The Minister died during the exercises held in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, fulfilling official debt. Zinichev tried to save slipped from the cliff of the Russian film director Alexander Melnik.

Vladimir Putin sent a telegram with condolences to relatives and close Minister.

/Media reports.