Sergey Mironov congratulated doctor Leonid Roshal - the winner of the "European of the year 2005" prize.

21 января 2005

January 19. Chairman of the Council of Federation Sergey Mironov congratulated doctor Leonid Roshal on his winning the prize “The European of the year 2005”. “Not only Russia and Europe but the whole world is proud of you” – Sergey Mironov addressed the famous doctor.

“Who is Leonid Roshal? A military man? No, but he rescued people in four wars and two revolutions. Emergency Rescue Team worker? No, but he helped people after all serious catastrophies. Diplomate, professional negotiator with terrorist? No, But we remember his heroic behavior during “Nord-Ost” and Beslan tragedies. It’s a common children’s doctor.” – Sergey Mironov expressed his admiration.

The Prize was established 10 years ago by the “Readers’ Digest” magazine and is annually awarded to a man who best of all personifies European humanistic values. And Leonid Roshal became the first Russian to be honored with this prize.