Mishustin expressed condolences in connection with the death of announcer Kirillov

Mishustin noted that Kirillov is "a legend of Russian television, a unique presenter, multifaceted, creatively gifted person."

“Without exaggeration, - the voice of our country.

Igor Leonidovich was the personification of the best traditions of announcer's art and oratory skills.

For many years he went on the air of the Vremya news program, talked about important events taking place in the country and the world.

Together with him, millions of viewers learned about the launch of the first artificial Earth satellite, watched the Victory Parade on Red Square, celebrated the holidays, ”the message says.

The death of the Soviet announcer Igor Kirillov became known on October 30.

Chairman of the Union of Journalists of Russia Vladimir Solovyov, in an interview with RT, called Kirillov "a completely unique person with a unique voice that will surely remain in our hearts."