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“Zinichev tragically died while performing his official duties during inter-departmental exercises to prevent a crisis situation in the Arctic, saving a person’s life,” the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of Russia’s RT television channel, said Zinichev was next to a cameraman on the edge of a cliff. The cameraman then slipped and fell into the water. Also read: Russia is ready to support Afghanistan’s new government if it is inclusive
The cameraman, known as Alexander Melnik, joined Zinichev’s group to make a documentary on the Arctic and the North Sea Route
“There were enough witnesses, no one had time to think about what happened when Zinichev jumped into the water to save the fallen person. He hit a rock. The cameraman also died,” Simonyan said, as reported by Reuters on Wednesday (8/8). /9/2021).
The Russian Defense Ministry said Zinichev was in the Arctic to oversee the large-scale exercise. Also read: NASA Telescope Captures Rare Space Objects, What Is It?
In addition, the ministry said, the 55-year-old man also visited the construction site of a new fire station in Norilsk, as well as search and rescue teams in the area.
Prior to becoming a minister, Zinichev held a number of jobs including as Deputy Director of the Federal Security Service. He is also a former bodyguard and personal aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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