This was reported by "Dni.ru".

“Nikolai Timofeevich selflessly served our Motherland.

Risking himself, he saved people's lives, eliminating the consequences of the Chernobyl accident, ”Volodin said.

According to him, Antoshkin was the author of many important laws, was respected by citizens, and had authority among colleagues.

Antoshkin died at the age of 80.

Antoshkin commanded an aviation group during the liquidation of the consequences of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

He personally took part in flights over the destroyed power unit.