Putin called the deceased Major General Gudkov a real officer.

The Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, was a real Russian officer. This was announced on July 6 by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the "Everything for Victory" forum.

"A real Russian officer. From the very first days he participated in his own. He commanded the legendary 155th Separate Guards Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet, which covered itself with glory in the hardest battles in the most responsible areas," he said.

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