Anastas Mikoyan
Armenian-Russian politician and statesman

Born
November 25th, 1895
129 years ago
Died
October 21st, 1978
46 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Armenia
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A prominent civil servant and politician, contributed significantly to Soviet governance through various leadership roles. Served as a deputy chairman of the Council of Ministers and held a long tenure as Minister of Foreign Trade. Played a crucial role during the Cuban Missile Crisis, representing Soviet interests abroad. Known for advocating for reform and modernization within the Communist Party. Actively participated in the development of Soviet economic policies and international trade agreements.
Served as a key figure in Soviet trade negotiations
Participated in the Cuban Missile Crisis
Held the position of Minister of Foreign Trade
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