Deputy and polar explorer Artur Chilingarov died at the age of 85
State Duma deputy and polar explorer Artur Chilingarov died at the age of 85. This was announced by the Chairman of Parliament Vyacheslav Volodin. He expressed condolences to Chilingarov’s relatives.
The life path of Artur Nikolaevich Chilingarov is an example for all of us. His memory will forever remain in our hearts
Artur Chilingarov was born on September 25, 1939 in St. Petersburg. He has many state awards; in 1986 he received the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, and in 2008 – Hero of the Russian Federation.
Vice Speaker of the Russian Parliament Sergei Neverov said that Chilingarov died due to a long and serious illness. He called the deputy a man with an amazing sense of humor, erudition, courage, compassion and a desire to learn new things.
Neverov added that the death of the deputy is an irreparable loss. “He will always live in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to work with him, befriend him, and communicate,” he emphasized.
Chilingarov was an explorer of the Arctic and Antarctic
For many years, Chilingarov worked as a researcher at the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute.
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In 2007, the researcher made two notable polar expeditions. Together with the head of the FSB, Nikolai Patrushev, he flew to the North Pole in a helicopter. In August of the same year, on the Mir submersible, together with seven other researchers, he sank to the bottom of the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, where he and his team planted the Russian flag on the ocean floor.
Chilingarov was also the special representative of the Russian President for international cooperation in the Arctic and Antarctic.
Governors of the northern Russian regions Andrei Chibis, Alexander Tsybulsky and Yuri Bezdudny notedthat the polar explorer’s contribution to the development of the Arctic is invaluable.
Artur Nikolaevich Chilingarov is a man, largely thanks to whom today we can generally talk about the development of the Arctic, that the Northern Sea Route is working, that there is life beyond the Arctic Circle, and a polar explorer – this sounds proud!
Murmansk Governor Andrei Chibis, in turn, noted Chilingarov’s dedication and love for the North. “He passed on his love for the North to more than one generation and until the last inspired everyone to develop and new achievements for the Arctic territories,” Chibis emphasized.
Putin reacted to the death of Chilingarov
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to the relatives of the polar explorer. This was announced by the press secretary of the Russian leader Dmitry Peskov.
They [Чилингаров и Путин] Indeed, we had been friends for many years and knew each other very well. And the president sent a telegram of condolences to the family and friends of the Hero of Russia
Speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko also responded to the death of the deputy. She called Chilingarov a patriot who did not hide behind political trends. “An amazing person has passed away, strong, wise and original,” she said.
Vice Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev said that the deputy was a courageous man, a famous scientist and a brilliant politician. According to him, he never doubted that the deputy would not shirk responsibility for making decisions and would defend them to the last.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, in turn, noted that Chilingarov has achieved incredible success in science and lawmaking.
My deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Artur Nikolaevich Chilingarov. Possessing the deepest knowledge in various fields, Artur Nikolaevich devoted himself to science and lawmaking
According to her, the State Duma deputy was “a true patriot, an excellent organizer, a kind and sympathetic person.”
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev also expressed his condolences. He described Chilingarov as an outstanding scientist and a true patriot, “a purposeful, persistent and courageous person, strong and energetic, with the character of a true polar explorer.”
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