About Vladimir Semyonovich Semyonov
Lived 1911 – 1992 (aged 81). Vladimir Semyonovich Semyonov was a Russian diplomat, art collector, political scientist, politician and ambassador.
Vladimir Semyonovich Semyonov (; 16 February 1911, Krasnoslobodskoye – 18 December 1992, Cologne) was a Soviet diplomat most notable for his military administration in Eastern Germany during the Soviet occupation after World War II. He was instrumental in the creation of the GDR, and served as the first Soviet ambassador to East Germany.
Awards and honors Three Orders of the Red Banner of Labour (3 November 1944, 15 February 1961, 27 December 1977) Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class (5 November 1945) Three Orders of Lenin (24 June 1948, 31 December 1966, 16 February 1981) Order of the Badge of Honour (30 October 1954) Order of the October Revolution (16 February 1971) Order of Friendship of Peoples (14 February 1986)
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Who was Vladimir Semyonovich Semyonov?
Soviet diplomat (1911–1992)
When was Vladimir Semyonovich Semyonov born?
Vladimir Semyonovich Semyonov was born on 16 February 1911 in Inokovka.
When did Vladimir Semyonovich Semyonov die?
Vladimir Semyonovich Semyonov died on 18 December 1992 in Cologne.
What was Vladimir Semyonovich Semyonov's occupation?
Vladimir Semyonovich Semyonov was a diplomat, art collector, political scientist, politician and ambassador.
What nationality was Vladimir Semyonovich Semyonov?
Vladimir Semyonovich Semyonov was Russian.
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