Ivan Samylovsky

Who is Ivan Samylovsky?

Ivan Samylovskii, was a Soviet diplomat, politician and journalist. He held the diplomatic rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. He was also the Head of the Department of the Near East of the USSR Ministry for Foreign Affairs. In his work he specialized in China, Turkey, Afghanistan, Near and Middle East and the countries of Africa. He is historically known as a leading Soviet specialist in Soviet-Chinese relations.