President Putin Recounts His Last Conversation with Vladimir Zhirinovsky
Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Russia's fiery political icon, dies at 75 after decades of influence
President Vladimir Putin shared details about his last phone conversation with the founder of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), Vladimir Zhirinovsky, in a documentary film. Zhirinovsky passed away on April 6, 2022, at the age of 75.
Putin called Zhirinovsky in the clinic to offer support during his illness. The President noted that Zhirinovsky understood he was in a critical condition.
The head of state also shared the last words of the LDPR founder during their conversation. "I still have a lot to do. I'm still needed for Russia," Putin quoted Zhirinovsky.
According to Putin, these words showed Zhirinovsky's personal qualities and his dedication to his cause and the country. "He measured everything by how to serve the Motherland," the head of state emphasized.
On April 24, President Putin visited an exhibition titled "Zhirinovsky. Continuation. LDPR" in the Manege, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the politician's birth. The exhibition features over 3,000 exhibits, including photographs, personal belongings, and letters of the former LDPR leader.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky founded the LDPR in 1989 and remained its unchangeable leader until his death. He was a deputy of the State Duma in eight convocations and ran for the presidency of Russia six times-in 1991, 1996, 2000, 2008, 2012, and 2018.
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