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In order to mark the 120th anniversary of the birth of Soviet statesman V. M. Molotov, the article presents a selection of documents from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs archives. The article reproduces Molotov's radio address on 22 June 1941 announcing Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union. The author also summarizes Molotov's achievements as foreign minister during World War II. His reserve and firmness in upholding his country's interests earned him the reputation of a restrained, confident and knowledgeable foreign minister who protected the Soviet Union's foreign interests. K. Cargill

Presents a tribute to Russian diplomat Boris Kolokov on his 85th birthday which was celebrated at a reception arranged by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the historic MFA mansion. It is noted that Kolokov graduated from the legendary MGIMO where he quickly became a leader among the students. He worked for a number of years within the United Nations system of international organizations before being appointed Chief of the protocol service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was subsequently named USSR Ambassador to Tunisia where he served with honor & loyalty. Attention is called to Kolokov's efforts to strengthen & consolidate Russia's diplomatic service during the trials & tribulations of the 1990s as well as his natural talent for coming up with the right moves at the right times. Happy Birthday Boris! Adapted from the source document.

The author reviews Abdurrakhman Khalil oglu Vezirov's book, "My Diplomatic Service" [Moia dipsluzhba]. The book describes the way in which ambassadors and senior diplomats were appointed in the Soviet Union to posts at embassies and consulates general. The author of the memoir was the first ever Azeri to become Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary heading diplomatic missions of the Soviet Union. The author gives fascinating accounts of his many daily meetings with diplomats in foreign capitals, beginning with contacts with the state's top officials, captains of industry, finance moguls and members of the public. Ambassador Vezirov's most important appointment was in Pakistan, where he was focused on working to improve the country's stance to the neighboring Soviet Afghan War during the 1980s. Kenny Cargill

Remembers the life of Russian intellectual and diplomat Yuli A. Kvitsinsky.