Zinichev Biography

The colleagues of the government, colleagues in the government, as well as the president and prime minister came to honor his memory. Izvestia correspondents took part in a mourning ceremony that gathered hundreds of people of all ranks and titles. They talked about how Evgeny Zinichev was in his work, how much he did for the Ministry of Emergencies and why it was reliable to serve with such a leader.

On the faces of arriving shock and sorrow. Today, here they say goodbye to the minister who died “in execution”, he heroically tried to save a man. He left in the prime of time-Evgeny Zinichev was all the farewell at 7 in the morning, and the line of people who wanted to honor his memory immediately stretched out half a dead. People stood in it silently or occasionally whispering.

Many were in the blue and green uniforms of different departments of the Ministry of Emergencies. In the hands of the majority - bouquets of red carnations and roses. In small groups were allowed into the building, at the entrance to visitors measured the temperature and offered masks - no one canceled the coronavirus epidemic. The carriage with a coffin was installed in the lobby of the building of the Ministry of Emergencies.

The music sounded quietly. Next to the deceased are his closest people. On the red pillows, the orders and medals of the deceased general shone. The head of state spent several minutes near the deceased, then came up to support his family. The president laid a bouquet of scarlet roses to the coffin. The honorary guard guarded the portraits of the head of the department at the main entrance.

Near them, a mountain of flowers instantly grew up. A mourning ribbon appeared on the flag of the Ministry of Emergencies. And on Vatutin Street, on which the ministry is located, for several hours, one after another carried wreaths: from all departments and personally from their chapters, from public organizations and statesmen, from regions. At first they were built at the entrance, and then loaded into the huge truck of the Ministry of Emergencies-to deliver the mournful cargo to the airport, and from there, along with the tomb of the minister-to St.

Petersburg. Not everyone was ready to talk about the loss: the Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko told Izvestia that he was too hard now. The head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova in an interview with Izvestia called the loss of huge and terrible. Such a ministry was to save, save and save. It was ministry that he treated this. We worked with him in Tulun, in Nizhnerudinsk - I just saw how he does it.

Absolutely selflessly, selflessly and with great love for people. Therefore, such a loss for the country, for all of us, it is simply incredibly difficult. Another awareness has not come, but the bitterness is terrible, ”she said. I think that the team that is around him will suffer this flag, which he carried to this tragic death. As you know, the ministry is unique, especially in the current climatic disasters.

A very difficult day for all of us. This is a loss, ”said Yuri Borisov. Evgeny Zinichev is a real example of an officer, emphasized the chairman of the Council of Council Valentina Matvienko. He was a very indifferent person. Real state rod. At the same time, he tried to always be in the shadows, being in the thick of people, did not like publicity. Honestly did his job.

And he passed away as a real rescuer, a real hero, ”she said. He left behind a good, powerful trace. Among those who wished to pay tribute to Evgeny Zinichev were foreign citizens. The attaches of the internal security of the embassy of the French Republic in Russia Sergei Garcia told Izvestia that he personally did not know the head of the Ministry of Emergencies, but well acquainted with the authority of this Russian ministry.

Not only because of the death of the minister, but also because it turned out to be so tragic and heroic. The leadership of such an agency requires very dynamic work and high requirements for the person, to which he corresponded and demanded the same from his subordinates. He was an example for his colleagues and under his leadership the department continued to develop dynamically, ”said Serge Garcia.

The death of the head of the Ministry of Emergencies of Russia shocked foreign politicians. Serbia President Alexander Vuchich called what happened to a great tragedy and a blow to himself personally. Employees of the Ministry of Emergencies of Russia are always ready for risk. I remember how one of the members of the Russian Ministry of Emergencies jumped from the bridge to the Kolubaru River, which was strong and fast.

I was even afraid to look into the river, and he jumped off the bridge. I will never forget this scene, it is a symbol of courage, friendship and our cooperation. I have already expressed condolences to the Russian state, the people and family of Mr. Zinichev. He will remain in memory with all the things that he committed. Ensign of the internal service Boris Starkovsky received serious injuries in extinguishing a fire at the Neva Manufactory on April 12 for participating in this operation, he was awarded the Order of Courage.

The minister visited the victims in the hospital. Personnel updates in the Centrospas detachment have already begun, a change of legal form is also being prepared-when Evgeny Nikolaevich entered the ward, he noticed our excitement. Sedeizingly put his hand on the bed, in his eyes it was read - everything is fine. And the impression was that not the minister came in, but an ordinary person to support us in difficult times, ”Boris Starkovsky told Izvestia.But in the presence of Evgeny Nikolaevich it was easy.

When the minister asked us the question of his readiness to return to duty, even in his thoughts there was no refusal. It was for granted to answer "Yes." Because with such a leader it is reliable to serve in the fire department. I wanted to get up, shake his hand, but there was no physical opportunity. The head of the Ministry of Emergencies found a way out - he said that he was waiting for us in the ministry.

I have not met such a spiritual, simple, “my fireman”, in high ranks. Then he in his father’s parting words-a serious reward, wearing it with dignity. In less than two weeks, as I saw him in work, already with tragic events in Magnitogorsk on December 31. When we met my eyes, I saw that he remembered me. Worked in the cold. The minister was constantly with us at the front line.

He showed himself as a real commander who, along with the fighters, was on the battlefield. It is a pity to lose a worthy manager and a combat commander, ”said the interlocutor of Izvestia. The agency’s initiative was approved in the government and are ready to support in the State Duma - from the first minutes of communication, it was immediately clear that this is a professional who realized that he was saying that he was asking.

He paid special attention to personnel - ordinary rescuers, pyrotechnics, divers.

This is a big loss for our department and in general for the state, ”said Nikolai Tiselsky. Evgeny Zinichev, who headed the Ministry of Emergencies since May 8, died on September 8 during a working trip to interagency exercises to protect the Arctic zone from emergency situations that took place in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The Ministry of Emergency Situations clarified that he tried to save the life of a person - the famous director Alexander Melnik, who arrived in Norilsk to choose the place of filming of his new documentary.

By decree of the President, Yevgeny Zinichev was awarded the title of Hero of Russia posthumously. The minister will be buried on September 10 at the North Cemetery of St. Petersburg. The coffin with the body of Zinichev will be delivered to the northern capital with special bombing Il. The funeral will be held in the press closed for the press.