Ambassador pays tribute to Russian expert in Vietnamese studies
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi led a delegation from the embassy and the Vietnamese community in the country to pay tribute to Grigory Mikhailovich Lokshin, a well-known Russian expert in Vietnamese studies, at a memorial service for the deceased in Moscow on September 11.
A memorial service for Lokshin was held on September 11. (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to RussiaDang Minh Khoi led a delegation from the embassy and the Vietnamese community inthe country to pay tribute to Grigory Mikhailovich Lokshin, a well-known Russianexpert in Vietnamese studies, at a memorial service for the deceased in Moscow onSeptember 11.
Extending his deep condolences to the family, friends andco-workers of the Russian expert, Khoi affirmed that Lokshin is aclose friend of Vietnam and will be remembered by the Vietnamese people as afighter for peace and justice.
Lokshin passed away on September 7 at the age of 84, following a long period illness.
Lokshin, a renowned expert on in the East Sea issues and a leading scholar from the Centre for Vietnam and ASEAN Studies at the RussianAcademy of Sciences, directly participated in organising massmovements in Russia for unity with the Vietnamese people and coordinated them withsocialist movements in other countries in order to call for an end to the war inVietnam during the 1965-1973 period.
He had worked as Vice President of the Russia-Vietnam Friendship Associationsince 2007.
Lokshin is also one of the authors of history books, including those onVietnam, and the author of many articles on the national liberation movement inSouthern Vietnam.
With the significant contributions to people-to-people exchange, scientificactivities and the Vietnam-Russia relations, the expert has been honoured withthe friendship order between nations of the Soviet Union.
He was also awarded with the Friendship Order of theVietnamese State twice, and other medals./.
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Grigory Mikhailovich Lokshin, a well-known Russian expert in Vietnamese studies, passed away on September 7 following a long period illness, He was 84.
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A memorial service for Lokshin was held on September 11. (Photo: VNA) 
