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Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev expressed deep condolences in connection with the death of cosmonaut Georgi Grechko, noting its contribution to the national space program, reported Saturday on the website of the government of the Russian Federation.
“Georgi Mikhailovich Grechko was a representative of the legendary generation of cosmonauts, a talented engineer and researcher. Twice hero of the Soviet Union, courageous and selfless man, Georgy Mikhailovich has done a lot for the development of domestic cosmonautics and rocket-space industry”, — the telegram says.
The Prime Minister added that “he (Grechko) was actively engaged in public work, special attention was paid to the popularization of achievements of Russian science”. “His television show “This fantastic world” had a great audience success. Thanks to her, millions of boys dream about flying to distant stars and dreamed of becoming astronauts,” — said Medvedev.
According to Medvedev, “friends and colleagues knew Georgy Grechko and as an avid traveler and stamp collector, enthusiastic and creative person, who all of us will be sorely missed”.