Putin noted Nikolayev's contribution to the development of Russian television traditions

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to the family and friends of TV presenter Yuri Nikolaev, who died the day before at the age of 77, and stressed that he had made a significant contribution to the development of the traditions of Russian television. The text of the statement was published on November 5 on the Kremlin's website.

"Please accept my deep condolences in connection with the grief that has befallen you — the death of Yuri Alexandrovich Nikolaev. A wonderful TV presenter and actor, a talented, responsive, very friendly person, has passed away," Putin stressed.

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