The senator from Udmurtia Alexander Volkov died

Senator from Udmurtia Alexander Volkov died at the 66th year of his life. This was written on Facebook by the chairman of the permanent commission of the State Council of Udmurtia Envil Kasimov.

The source of Interfax , familiar with the situation, added that the senator died at about 22:00 Moscow time in Germany, where he was treated. The press service of the senator added RIA Novosti that death occurred due to illness.

According to the publication Day.org, the senator had a relapse, since 2000 Volkov had an oncological disease.

Volkov was the deputy chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Science, Education and Culture. From 2000 to 2014, he served as President of Udmurtia.