At the forward line of the diplomatic front (in memory of V. I. Churkin)

Abstract

The article is dedicated to the memory of the prominent Soviet, Russian diplomat — Vitaly Ivanovich Churkin, who for several decades represented our country in the diplomatic field, including the UN. Vitaly Churkin, undoubtedly, was a bright personality, a brilliant orator and a high professional. He firmly and consistently defended the interests of our state in the international arena, and at the same time could clearly formulate his own position on acute issues of world politics, which gave special strength to his argumentation. Vitaly Churkin was fluent in foreign languages, and could correctly and accurately interpret the foreign policy strategy of our country. This helped him intelligibly and convincingly convey its meaning to his Western colleagues, which contributed to finding political solutions to conflict situations in the course of resolving international regional crises. Vitaly Churkin knew the background and many details of the events, which made him deeply aware of the essence of the discussed international problems. He possessed a rare gift of persuasion that contributed to the achievement of a consensus of the parties in resolving acute conflict international situations. This was especially evident when the UN was considering such complex and delicate issues as the Crimean issue. Vitaly Churkin was a brilliant master of his craft. He was constantly at the forefront of the diplomatic front. Vitaly Churkin made a worthy professional contribution to the history of diplomacy and foreign policy of our country. With the passage of time, the deeper meaning of his precise diplomatic steps to maintain political stability in the world becomes more and more obvious. The diplomatic activities of Vitaly. Churkin must be analyzed again and again so that his memory constantly highlights the role of the individual in the history of our state and in upholding the main principles of international security and a world order without global conflicts.