Valentin Varennikov

Soviet general and russian politician (1923-2009).

Born December 15th, 1923 in Krasnodar.

Died May 6th, 2009 at 85 years old in Moscow. [ref]

Occupations
Chernobyl liquidator, member of the State Duma, military personnel, politician
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There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving