ALEXEÏ POPOV, PRINCIPAL RESPONSABLE DU PLAN DE REINTRODUCTION DE LEOPARDS DANS LE CAUCASE, EST DECEDE LE 8 MARS (source: WWF Russia, hier)
March 8, 2011 did not become Alexei Popov - our colleagues, associates, other. Leukaemia ...
Looking back now, remembering our meetings and conversations, I can confidently say that we lost this man!
Perfectly aware of the complexities of their disease, Lesch was always cheerful, witty, responsive ... strong, brave man!
Initially, his life Alex linked with nature, getting "forestry" education. Worked as director of the reserve "Big Kokshaga, located in the Republic of Mari El . Then he was moved to the Caucasus and the work of Deputy Director for Science of the Caucasus Reserve. In the future work of Alexei most closely been associated with the WWF, first as an expert, and later as a senior project coordinator for the restoration of the natural population of leopard in the Caucasus. It was his design, taking into account the requirements of professionals to the conditions of detention leopards, formed the basis for the project of the Centre Breeding and Rehabilitation leopard. His persistence, meticulousness largely contributed to the early resolution of issues related to the preparation of project documentation and to obtain all necessary approvals and mass examinations.
The first four leopard settles in its territory, showing a legitimate interest in each other. That's what we're all waiting for what worked and are working on. In the center piece of his soul ...
