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Gennadi Gerasimov

1930 – 2010

Soviet and Russian diplomat

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About Gennadi Gerasimov

Lived 1930 – 2010 (aged 80). Gennadi Gerasimov was a Russian politician, diplomat and journalist.

Gennadi (or Gennady) Ivanovich Gerasimov (; 3 March 1930 – 14 September 2010 ) was the last Soviet, and then Russian ambassador to Portugal from 1990 to 1995. Previously he was foreign affairs spokesman for Mikhail Gorbachev and press secretary to Eduard Shevardnadze.

He is noted for coining the expression "Sinatra Doctrine" in reference to Gorbachev's non-intervention policy with respect to other members of the Warsaw Pact. When asked, during Mikhail Gorbachev's visit to Prague in 1987, what the difference was between the Prague Spring and perestroika, Gerasimov replied: "nineteen years".

He was recognized in 1990 as Communicator of the Year by the (American) National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC).

He is mentioned in the Billy Bragg song "Moving the Goalposts".

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Important facts

Born
3 March 1930, Yelabuga
Birth century
20th century
Died
14 September 2010, Moscow
Occupation
Politician, diplomat, journalist
Nationality
Russia
Education
Moscow State Institute of International Relations
Positions held
Ambassador
Awards
Medal "For the Victory over Japan"; Order of the Badge of Honour; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Order of Friendship of Peoples; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Honoured Cultural Worker of the RSFSR
Also known as
Gennady Ivanovich Gerasimov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gennadi Gerasimov?

Soviet and Russian diplomat (1930-2010)

When was Gennadi Gerasimov born?

Gennadi Gerasimov was born on 3 March 1930 in Yelabuga.

When did Gennadi Gerasimov die?

Gennadi Gerasimov died on 14 September 2010 in Moscow.

What was Gennadi Gerasimov's occupation?

Gennadi Gerasimov was a politician, diplomat and journalist.

What nationality was Gennadi Gerasimov?

Gennadi Gerasimov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gennadi Gerasimov

· Wikidata: Q321243

· DBpedia: Gennadi Gerasimov

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