The International Maglev Board (IMB) express their deepest condolences to the family and friends of professor of PGUPS, Chairman of the Scientific and Educational Engineering Cluster «Russian Maglev», Anatoly Aleksandrovich Zaitsev and mourn together with all those who knew and loved him.

«The passing of Anatoly Alexandrovich Zaitsev is a great loss for Russian and international transport science, railway transport and for all those who had the honor to know him and work together with him.
Anatoly played an important role in Russia’s selection as the venue for the Maglev2018 international conference, which became one of the most successful high-speed Maglev system conferences of the last 50 years. He also initiated and chaired the Russian national MTCT conferences.
He laid the foundation for the revival of Russian maglev systems. He was editor-in-chief of the scientific series „Transport Systems and Technologies“ and actively worked with undergraduate and graduate students.
Anatoly Aleksandrovich was an elected member of the Professional Council of the International Maglev Board and gained the Russian Federation respect, prestige and honor at the international level through his dedication and expertise».