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Viktor KomplektovAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Date of Birth: 08.01.1932
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Content:
- Viktor Georgievich Komplektov
- Education and Diplomatic Career
- Rise to Prominence
- Ambassadorship to the United States
- Post-Soviet Career
- Recognition and Awards
Viktor Georgievich Komplektov
Early Life and FamilyViktor Georgievich Komplektov was born on January 8, 1932, in Moscow, Russia. His parents, Georgy Sergeevich and Maria Prokofievna, were peasants from humble backgrounds.
Education and Diplomatic Career
In 1949, Komplektov enrolled in the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) and graduated with a degree in international law in 1954. He subsequently worked as a translator and diplomat for the Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs, serving in Washington D.C. as an attaché from 1958 to 1959.
Rise to Prominence
From 1963 to 1968, Komplektov served in Washington D.C. as the second secretary and later first secretary and counselor of the Soviet Embassy. He played a key role in the negotiations leading to the first Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT I) in 1972.
In 1974, Komplektov became deputy head of the U.S. Department within the Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs and played a central role in the development of the Helsinki Accords in 1975.
Ambassadorship to the United States
In 1978, Komplektov was appointed head of the U.S. Department and became a member of the Collegium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 1982, he was promoted to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he held until 1990.
From March 1991 to February 1992, Komplektov served as the last Ambassador of the Soviet Union to the United States.
Post-Soviet Career
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Komplektov served as Ambassador-at-large for the Russian Federation, assisting in conflict resolution in Tajikistan and other regions.
From 1994 to 1999, he served as Russia's Ambassador to Spain and concurrently as Ambassador to the Principality of Andorra.
Recognition and Awards
Komplektov received numerous awards and honors during his career, including the Order of the October Revolution, the Order of the Red Banner of Labor, the Order of the Badge of Honor, and the Medal for Labor Distinction. He was also awarded the Honorary Diploma of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic in 1982.