Vladimir Kazimirov, famous diplomat and peace advocate, passed away

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."