Putin called Zhirinovsky a bright orator and polemicist

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences on the death of LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky at the age of 76, reported on the Kremlin website.

“With deep regret I learned about the death of Vladimir Volfovich Zhirinovsky. Vladimir Zhirinovsky was an experienced politician, an energetic person open to communication, a bright speaker and polemicist,” the telegram says.

According to the head of state, the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party did a lot for the development of Russian parliamentarism, domestic legislation, and always sought to contribute to solving the most important national problems.

Putin emphasized that Zhirinovsky took a patriotic position in all discussions and defended the interests of Russia.