Kosachev called the journalist Chiesa a person of amazing fortitude

MOSCOW, 26 APR – RIA Novosti. Italian journalist Giulietto Chiesa was a man with great fortitude, exemplary integrity, and professionalism, the head of the international Committee of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev.

the Famous Italian journalist and social activist Giulietto Chiesa died at the age of 79 years. Previously, the cause of death was a heart attack.

“It was a man of amazing fortitude, exemplary integrity, and professionalism. For many decades he has stood up for his beliefs, not yielding to the pressure of the crowd and the onslaught of the authorities. Keeping conscience in himself and returning her to the extent possible, to others. We will miss You, Giulietto. Eternal memory and thanks to You,” Kosachev wrote on his page on Facebook.

As reported by Ennio Bordato, the city previously had surgery, but had complications that might be associated with a coronavirus. He later said that, according to Chiesa’s wife, journalist Fiammetta Cucurnia, the cause of death was a heart attack. According to Ennio Bordato, Chiesa was a reference point for Italians who did not agree with the current situation in the country, and did much to establish ties with Russia.

the Chiesa over 20 years working in Moscow correspondent of the Italian newspaper l ‘ Unita and La Stampa. In 2004 he was elected MEP, he worked in a number of other parliamentary committees, was a member of the delegation from the parliamentary Commission EU-Russia. In 2010 he founded in Italy the social-political movement “Alternative”.