Press Release, 8.04.2024

Photo: Alexei Melnikov / Photo by the Yaboko Press Service

On 8 April, Alexei Melnikov, a member of the Federal Political Committee, turns 60. Yabloko Chairman Nikolai Rybakov and Chairman of the Federal Political Committee Grigory Yavlinsky congratulate Alexei Melnikov on his anniversary.

“Alexei Melnikov can be called a new man of the new time.

One has only to look at Alexei Melnikov, and it becomes clear that today’s anniversary is just a formality for him.

His inner fire, strength, and conviction – these are the traits of a young man who not only believes in the future, but who himself manifests this future.

Alexei Yuryevich Melnikov knows everything and a little more, including Russian history, and, therefore, understands how it can change dramatically.

That is why he does not despair and does not wait for change. He prepares the change.

Alexei Yuryevich, happy birthday!

Yours,

Nikolai Rybakov”

“Happy anniversary to one of the most sincere, noble and erudite people in Russian politics – Alexei Melnikov. A wonderful economist, a brilliant publicist, and polemicist, Alexei is talented and bright in any of his manifestations. He is a knight of noble humane politics and a real Man who loves people, values them and, therefore, always fights for the fundamental interests of his Motherland.

Thanks to his abilities, Alexei is able to convince many of the correctness of the ideas of freedom and justice, because this is his real faith, and his convictions. I am sure that Alexei Yuryevich will do many more smart and useful things for people, for Russian politics and for his Yabloko party, because he is one of its founders and creators.

Alexei Yurievich Melnikov is an honest person and a true and loyal friend!

Happy birthday, dear Alexei! Health and strength, inspiration and hope!

With thanks,

Yours,

Grigory Yavlinsky”