Digital Journal: Primakov, ex-PM ‘who turned around Russia,’ dies aged 85
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Evgeny Primakov
Yevgeny Maksimovich Primakov was a Russian politician and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of Russia from 1998 to 1999. During his long career, he also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1996 to 1998, the Director of Foreign Intelligence from 1991 to 1996, and Speaker of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union from 1990 to 1991. Primakov was an academician (Arabist) and a member of the…
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culture · Russian politician and diplomat (1929–2015) · politician · diplomat · journalist · economist · arabist · also Evgeny Primakov, Yevgeny Primakov, Evgeny Maximovich Primakov, Primakov
Born 29 October 1929 · Died 26 June 2015 · Q270529
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2015· 2 entries
Died 2015-06-26.
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2014· 2 entries
Awarded Order of Alexander Nevsky (2014).
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Awarded Order of Jerusalem (2014).
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2013· 1 entry
Awarded State Prize of the Russian Federation (2013).
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2012· 1 entry
Awarded Demidov Prize (2012).
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2009· 3 entries
Awarded Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class (2009).
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Awarded Order of the Republic (2009).
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The University of Niš, Serbia awarded Primakov an honorary doctorate
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2008· 1 entry
Won Lomonosov Gold Medal (2008).
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2007· 1 entry
Awarded Dostyk Order of grade I (2007).
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2006· 1 entry
Was rushed to prevent him from revealing information on Iraq–United States relations that could embarrass the U
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2005· 2 entries
Awarded Order "Danaker" (2005).
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Awarded Order of the Friendship of Peoples (2005).
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2004· 1 entry
Awarded Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 5th class (2004).
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2000· 1 entry
Career landmark: member of the State Duma (2000–2003).
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1999· 2 entries
Awarded Order of Friendship of Tajikistan (1999).
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Promoted Russia, India and China, RIC, origin of BRICS as a "strategic triangle" to counterbalance the United States The move was interpreted by some observers as an agreement to fight together against 'colour revol
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1998· 2 entries
Awarded Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class (1998).
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of Russia (1998–1999).
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1997· 1 entry
“In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow”
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1996· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister of Foreign Affairs (1996–1998).
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1995· 1 entry
Awarded Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class (1995).
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1989· 1 entry
As the Chairman of the Soviet of the Union, one of two chambers of the Soviet parliament
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1985· 2 entries
Awarded Order of the Badge of Honour (1985).
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Returned to the Institute of World Economy and International Relations, serving as Director until 1989
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1980· 1 entry
Awarded USSR State Prize (1980).
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1979· 1 entry
Awarded Order of Friendship of Peoples (1979).
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1975· 1 entry
Awarded Order of the Red Banner of Labour (1975).
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1956· 1 entry
Studied at Moscow State University Faculty of Economics (1956).
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1953· 2 entries
Studied at Moscow Institute of Oriental Studies (1953).
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And carried out postgraduate work at Moscow State University
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1929· 1 entry
Born 1929-10-29.
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