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Stepan Chervonenko

1915 – 2003

Russian diplomat

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About Stepan Chervonenko

Lived 1915 – 2003 (aged 87). Stepan Chervonenko was a Russian diplomat, statesperson and politician.

Stepan Vasilievich Chervonenko (; , ; , Okip, Poltava Oblast, Russian Empire – 11 July 2003, Moscow, Russian Federation) was the Soviet ambassador to Peking in 1961.

Career Whilst serving as the ambassador to Peking in 1961, Chervonenko was present during the breakup of Sino-Soviet Relations. In a meeting with the Vice Premier Chen Yi, Chervonenko was told that Moscow should stop "severing the friendship between the two countries." Chervonenko also served in Czechoslovakia in 1968 (in office from 1965 until 1973, preceded by Mikhail Zimyanin, succeeded by Vladimir Matskevich). Chervonenko is known for his role in suppressing the Prague Spring of 1968. In 1973 he was appointed Soviet Ambassador to France, a post which he retained until 1983. He was subsequently appointed head of the Cadres Abroad department of the CPSU Central Committee. Spouse Lyudmila Chikolini (1917–2002) was a historian.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Kyiv Military College of Frunze, Academy of Social Sciences of the Central Committee of CPSU
Positions held
Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union
Awards
Zhukov Medal; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of Lenin; Order of the October Revolution; Order of the White Lion; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Medal "For Courage"; Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"; Medal "Veteran of Labour"; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Also known as
Stepan Vasilievich Chervonenko

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stepan Chervonenko?

Russian diplomat (1915–2003)

When was Stepan Chervonenko born?

Stepan Chervonenko was born on 3 September 1915 in Okip.

When did Stepan Chervonenko die?

Stepan Chervonenko died on 11 July 2003 in Moscow.

What was Stepan Chervonenko's occupation?

Stepan Chervonenko was a diplomat, statesperson and politician.

What nationality was Stepan Chervonenko?

Stepan Chervonenko was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stepan Chervonenko

· Wikidata: Q3493795

· DBpedia: Stepan Chervonenko

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