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In Kovrov, we say goodbye to the former general director of the Degtyarev plant

April 5, 2023

On April 3, the former general director of the Degtyarev plant died in the city of gunsmiths. Valery Petrushev was 83 years old.

For many years, it was he who held the reins of the ZiD. Former colleagues remember their leader with warmth and gratitude. He was a wonderful person and a talented manager who made a huge contribution to the common cause and modernized the production considerably.

According to residents of Kovrov, Petrushev always paid great attention to the social sphere and was very responsive to requests and suggestions from employees.

By the way, Valery Petrushev has been married to his wife for more than 60 years. He has the title of honorary citizen of the city.

The editors of The Eastern Herald in Vladimir send their sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.

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