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Sergejus Maslobojevas dedicates touching words to Jevgenijus Šuklinas: thank you for the friendship

Sergejus Maslobojevas dedicates touching words to Jevgenijus Šuklinas: thank you for the friendship

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sergejus Maslobojevas paid tribute to his late friend Jevgenijus Šuklinas with a heartfelt message.
  • Maslobojevas remembered Šuklinas as energetic, exemplary, and righteous, thanking him for their friendship and shared experiences.
  • Šuklinas, a former Olympian and politician, passed away at 41 and was laid to rest in Visaginas.

Sergejus Maslobojevas shared a touching tribute to his departed friend, Jevgenijus Šuklinas, expressing gratitude for their bond. "You were energetic, exemplary, and righteous! Thank you for the experience and friendship. Rest in peace, friend," Maslobojevas wrote in a post shared with Delfi readers, accompanied by personal photos of the two.

Šuklinas passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening at the age of 41. His death prompted public condolences from President Gitanas Nausėda, fellow politicians, and members of the sports community. On Sunday, Šuklinas was laid to rest in the old cemetery of Visaginas.

Jevgenijus Šuklinas had a notable career, first as a sportsman and later in politics. He was a canoeist who competed in the 2012 London Olympics and a medalist in world and European championships. After his sports career, he transitioned into business and politics, entering the Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament) in 2024 with the Liberal Movement party. He had previously served on the Visaginas municipal council and held the position of acting mayor.

You were energetic, exemplary, and righteous! Thank you for the experience and friendship. Rest in peace, friend.

— Sergejus MaslobojevasMaslobojevas's tribute to his late friend Jevgenijus Šuklinas.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.