Vladimir Semyonov (politician)
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Vladimir Semenovich Semyonov (Russian: Владимир Семёнович Семёнов; 16 February 1911, Kirsanovsky Uyezd, Russia – 18 December 1992, Cologne, Germany) 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 GDR, and served as the first Soviet ambassador to East Germany.[1][2]
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Vladimir Semyonov Владимир Семёнов | |
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Ambassador to East Germany | |
In office 29 May 1953 – 14 July 1954 | |
Preceded by | Ivan Ilyichev |
Succeeded by | Georgy Pushkin |
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office March 1955 – November 1978 | |
Ambassador to West Germany | |
In office 10 November 1978 – 15 April 1986 | |
Preceded by | Valentin Falin |
Succeeded by | Yulii Kvitsinsky |
Personal details | |
Born | (1911-02-16)16 February 1911 Inokovka, Kirsanovsky Uyezd, Russian Empire |
Died | 18 December 1992(1992-12-18) (aged 81) Cologne, Germany |
Nationality | Russian |
Political party | Communist Party of the Soviet Union |
Alma mater | MIFLM |
Profession | Diplomat, civil servant |
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