Putin assigned the title of Hero of Russia posthumously the head of the Ministry of Emergencies Zinichev. He died during the exercise
Vladimir Putin awarded posthumously the title of Hero of Russia, the head of the Ministry of Emergencies, Evgeny Zinichev, who died during the exercises in Norilsk. “For heroism, courage and courage shown in the performance of official duty, to award the title of Hero of the Russian Federation, Army General Zinichev Evgeny Nikolaevich (posthumous),” follows from the presidential decree. The minister died on the eve of September 8, during the exercises of the Ministry of Emergencies.