PRC president Pozdnyakov expressed his condolences in connection with the death of FFKKR head Gorshkov.

MOSCOW, November 17 – RIA Novosti. Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) President Stanislav Pozdnyakov expressed his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Russian Figure Skating Federation (FFKKR) president Alexander Gorshkov, describing his death as an irreparable loss for all Russian sports.

Gorshkov died Thursday night at the age of 76. The fights in the Russian Grand Prix stage, which will be held in Samara between 16-20 November, will begin with a minute’s silence.

The FFKKR press service also expressed its condolences. Gorshkov has headed the federation since 2010, he was re-elected three times in 2014, 2018 and 2022.

“The figure skating world suffered an irreparable loss. At the age of 77, the head of the Russian Figure Skating Federation, Alexander Georgievich Gorshkov, died suddenly… An intelligent person with respect for people, athletes and colleagues. A standard. One who does not let himself get lost and finds solutions even in the most difficult situations “He’s like an iron man,” he said.

“The qualities of intelligence and common sense inherent in him were perceived by many as excessive gentleness, but in reality Alexander Georgievich was a strategist who knew how to think big and farsighted. He was a pacifist who resolved all acute problems diplomatically. His whole life was dedicated and selfless service in figure skating “Despite the titles, the titles, it remained simple and clear. Everyone knew that at any time you could call or come to Alexander Georgievich, speak frankly with him, hear his words of support and solve the problem. ,” release notes.