Vladimir Rodionov personified a whole era, this is a big loss and it is impossible to replace him, but I really hope that his work at Avtodor will continue, the president of CSKA basketball told . Andrei Vatutin.
On Monday, it became known that the President of Saratov, Avtodor Rodionov, died at the age of 77. He held a management position with the club for 41 years. As Kazan UNICS President Evgeny Bogachev told , Rodionov died in the hospital during a heart operation.
“It’s a great loss, my sincere condolences to everyone.” Vladimir Evstafievich was an incredibly brilliant leader, sometimes even shocking, but definitely sincerely in love with basketball in general and especially his Avtodor. The series of Saratov residents against CSKA will forever remain in the memory of those who witnessed it. Rodionov embodied an entire era which, unfortunately, is disappearing.
It is impossible to replace Rodionov, with his incredible authority and efforts he kept the club afloat in the most difficult times, but I really hope that Avtodor will live and Rodionov’s work will continue, ”said Vatoutine on .
The VTB United League matches, which will take place on December 18 and 19, will begin with a minute of silence.
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Source : MatchTV
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