Telegram of condolences on the death of Eric Gukasov, ex-deputy chairman of the Council of Ministers, Kazakh SSR
The First President of Kazakhstan with deep sorrow has taken the news of the death of Eric Kh. Gukasov, a political and public figure, and Hero of Socialist Labour.
“Eric Khristoforovich lived an eventful and interesting life, had a glorious career from a construction site supervisor to deputy chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Kazakh SSR. He has made a great contribution to the socio-economic development of the country working fruitfully, and was honoured high state awards and titles. He showed his great professionalism, commitment, humanity and unrelieved philosophy,” the telegram says.