President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences on the tragic death of Sergei Yushenkov to the deputy's relatives and colleagues 2003-04-17 20:30:49 “I am deeply shocked by the tragic news of the death of Sergei Yushenkov. A brilliant politician of our time has departed from this life. A person who considered it his obligation to defend democratic freedoms and ideals has been killed,” the telegram said.