Former Prime Minister of the Soviet Union Nikolai Ryzhkov has died at the age of 95, Chairwoman of Russia’s Federation Council Valentina Matvienko said on Telegram.

A monument in recognition of his personal contribution to the reconstruction in Armenia after the 1988 Spitak earthquake was erected by the Armenian Government.

In 2008, the Armenian Government awarded Ryzhkov their highest state decoration, the National Hero of Armenia.