Grigory Mikhailovich Lokshin, a well-known Russian expert in Vietnamese studies, passed away on September 7 following a long period illness, He was 84.
Grigory Mikhailovich Lokshin passes away at the age of 84. (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Grigory MikhailovichLokshin, a well-known Russian expert in Vietnamese studies, passed away onSeptember 7 following a long period illness. He was 84.
Lokshin, from the Centre for Vietnam and ASEANStudies under the Russian Academy of Sciences, directly participated in the organisation of massmovements in Russia for unity with the Vietnamese and coordinate them with socialistmovements in other countries in order to call for an end to the war in Vietnam duringthe 1965-1973 period.
He had worked as Vice President of theRussia-Vietnam Friendship Association since 2007.
Lokshin is also one of the authors of history books,including those on Vietnam, and the author of many articles on the national liberation movement in Southern Vietnam.
With the significant contributions to people-to-peopleexchange, scientific activities and the Vietnam-Russia relations, the experthas been honoured with the friendship order between nations of the SovietUnion.
He was also awarded with the friendship order of theVietnamese State twice, and other medals.
A memorial service for Lokshin will be held inMoscow on September 11./.
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Grigory Mikhailovich Lokshin passes away at the age of 84. (Photo: VNA) 
