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Condolences on the passing of first President of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Mikhail Nikolayev

August 5, 2023

Vladimir Putin offered his sincere condolences to the residents of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) on the passing of the republic’s first president, Mikhail Nikolayev.

The message reads, in part:

“The first President of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) sincerely loved his homeland and did a great deal for its social and economic development, preservation of the unique traditions and customs of his compatriots, improving their quality of life.

In addition, he made a substantial contribution to strengthening interethnic accord and peace in our country.”

August 5, 2023