Putin called Dityatin a strong-willed and demanding person.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to the family and friends of deceased gymnast Alexander Dityatin and called him a strong-willed and demanding person. The corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin's official website on October 14.

"Alexander Dityatin was a single—minded, strong-willed, demanding person, and such complete dedication was the key to his outstanding achievements and bright victories," the statement said.

In addition, the Russian leader stressed that Dityatin fostered these qualities in his students.

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