20 july, 2009 15:00  
 
 

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolences to the daughter of Savely Yamshchikov, an artist and restorer, chairman of the Russian Association of Restorers

 
 
 

The message read, in part:

"Russian culture has suffered a hard blow. Savely Yamshchikov was one of a group of great talents, people of genius who are deeply committed to their lifework, true intellectuals and enthusiasts.

"Family, friends, colleagues will never forget Savely Yamshchikov."