ArmInfo.Famous Russian diplomat, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Vladimir Kazimirov, who made enormous efforts for a fair solution to the Karabakh issue, has passed away at the age of 94.
Vladimir Kazimirov was born in Moscow, after graduating from MGIMO (1953) he served in the embassies in Hungary and Brazil. He was ambassador to Costa Rica, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Angola, Guatemala. He headed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs divisions for Latin America and Africa. Participated in the resolution of conflicts in southwest Africa and Nagorno-Karabakh (co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group). Since 2000 - retired. Deputy Chairman of the Association of Russian Diplomats. Since 2011 - Chairman of the Council of Veterans of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Members of the International Russian-Armenian Lazarev Club, headed by Konstantin Zatulin, a deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation and the coordinator of the Club, expressed their condolences in connection with the death of the great diplomat. "Today, we were deeply saddened to learn that our great friend, senior comrade and associate, member of the Council of the International Lazarev Club, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation Vladimir Nikolaevich Kazimirov, has passed away.
Vladimir Nikolaevich, working in various positions and always honorably representing and defending the interests of his Motherland, made a truly unique contribution to the search for a peaceful resolution of conflicts in the former Soviet Caucasus, primarily around Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh). Over the years, he acquired the role of an indisputable "guru" expert and diplomat, whose opinion could not be ignored by anyone. We are lucky to live and work with and next to him, to adopt his knowledge and experience. We know how painfully Kazimirov experienced everything that is happening today before our eyes in this part of the Caucasus.
Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich was at the forefront of the creators and ideologists of the Lazarev Club, actively participated in the work of the Club Council, and made great efforts to strengthen Russian-Armenian relations. Until his last days, Vladimir Nikolaevich fought for the preservation of historical ties and sympathy between the Russian and Armenian peoples. I have always believed that political adventurers and the conjuncture of the times cannot destroy the connection between our peoples. We will always remember you, dear Vladimir Nikolaevich! We will not give up and will continue the work we started. Blessed memory to you! We sincerely share the grief of Vladimir Nikolaevich's family, friends and relatives. Please accept our sincere sympathy and words of support in this difficult time. We mourn with you."