Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Anatoly Potapov died on June 1, after a short illness, at the age of 81. This was reported by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova. telegram channel.
According to him, at different periods of his life, Potapov served as deputy head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, deputy minister for affairs of the Commonwealth of Independent States, extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of the Russian Federation in Bulgaria, and also held high-level positions in the presidency. management.
Zakharova recalled that she first saw Potapov while he was studying at school at the Russian embassy in China.
“He was later appointed ministerial advisor and set to work with enthusiasm under the leadership of Ambassador Igor Alekseevich Rogachev. Years later, we became colleagues. A good person, a reliable friend, a professional in his field. Bright memory!” – he wrote.
The representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs added that the farewell ceremony for Potapov will be held on Tuesday, June 4, at 11.30 in the funeral hall of the Central Clinical Hospital.
Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin on the evening of June 1 reported About the death of Artur Chilingarov. The MP passed away at the age of 84.
Previously recognized Cause of death of State Duma deputy Chilingarov.
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Source: Gazeta
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