Alexander Gerasimenko
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Alexander Gerasimenko (Belarusian: Алякса́ндр Герасіме́нка; January 15, 1946 – August 2, 2017) was a Belarusian politician and diplomat. He served as the Mayor of Minsk, the nation's capital, from 1991 until 1995.[1] (The office of mayor is also known as the Chairman of the Minsk City Executive Committee). Gerasimenko was later appointed chairman of the Council of the Elders.[1] Additionally, Gerasimenko served as the Ambassador of Belarus to Bulgaria and Greece (1995–2000), as well as Latvia.[2]
On September 4, 1994, Gerasimenko held a joint opening ceremony for the Minsk International Educational Centre (IBB Minsk) together with Herbert Schnoor, the State-Minister of Northern Rhine-Westphalia.[3]
Gerasimenko joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1995 after completed his term as Mayor of Minsk.[citation needed] He served as the concurrent Ambassador of Belarus to both Bulgaria and Greece from 1995 to 2006.[citation needed] He also served as the Deputy Foreign Minister.[citation needed] He was later appointed Ambassador to Latvia, a post he held until 2013.[citation needed]
Gerasimenko was born on January 15, 1946.[citation needed] He died on August 2, 2017, at the age of 71.[1] His funeral was held at the House of Writers in Minsk on August 3rd.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Former Minsk mayor Alexander Gerasimenko dies aged 71". CTV.by. 2017-08-02. Archived from the original on 2017-08-22. Retrieved 2017-08-21.
- ^ "Belarusian diplomat Alexander Gerasimenko passes away". Belteleradiocompany. 2017-08-02. Retrieved 2017-08-21.
- ^ "The history of the Minsk International Educational Centre (IBB Minsk)". IBB Minsk. Retrieved 2017-08-21.
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- Ambassadors of Belarus to Bulgaria
- Ambassadors of Belarus to Greece
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