Vitaly Mutko

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MOSCOW, March 18. /TASS/. Honored coach of Russia and commentator Sergey Gimaev has done a lot for hockey development in the regions. TASS said the Vice-Premier of the Russian Federation and the President of the Russian football Union (RFU) Vitaly Mutko.

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“I can Express my condolences, always when you leave the athletes, the big people is a very sad and bitter, – said Mutko. – I Express my condolences to the family and friends, his fans. The man did a lot for hockey development and promotion, this is a big loss for all of us. Gimaev did everything to support hockey in the regions and were going in the right direction.”

About when will be held the funeral of gimaeva, not yet reported .