Oleg Krivonogov

Oleg Viktorovich Krivonogov (; 27 July 1938 – 7 May 2021) was a Soviet and Russian diplomat. He served in various diplomatic roles from 1961 onwards, and was Ambassador of Russia to Luxembourg between 1997 and 2001.

Career Krivonogov was born on 27 July 1938 in Moscow, then part of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, in the Soviet Union. He studied at Moscow State Institute of International Relations, graduating in 1961, and entering the diplomatic service. This was followed by his appointment, on 6 September 1997, as ambassador of Russia to Luxembourg. He held this post until 9 November 2001, at which point he retired.

Over the course of his career, Krivonogov was awarded the Medal "For Labour Valour" and the Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow". Krivonogov died on 7 May 2021. His obituary by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described him as "a bright, wonderful person, an extraordinary leader, a talented diplomat, a wonderful professional, an excellent mentor, a reliable and loyal comrade."