11 june, 2008 11:30
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolences to the family of Chingiz Aitmatov in connection with the writer’s death

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolences to the family of Chingiz Aitmatov in connection with the writer’s death

The telegram reads in part:
«It is a great and irreparable loss for all of us. Chingiz Aitmatov will remain in our memory as a great writer, thinker and a true humanist. His books, which appeal to people of various nationalities and cultures, will forever bring the light of kindness, justice, and faith in humankind's high mission».