Russian Consulate in Cape Town

#InMemoriam#HistoryOfDiplomats 💼Alexander #Griboyedov, an outstanding Russian diplomat and writer, was born on January 15, 1795. 🎓 An exceptional high-achiever, Alexander Griboyedov entered university when he was just 12 years old, which was something unthinkable back then, just as it is today. He spent six years as a university student, during which he obtained three academic degrees. His friend Pushkin, who entered diplomatic service at about the same time, rightly referred to Griboyedov as “one of the smartest persons in Russia.” In 1818, Griboyedov received an appointment as secretary of Russia’s diplomatic mission to Persia. His effort to return 158 Russian soldiers who served the Persian Shah by risking his life while accompanying them on their way from Persia to Tiflis was one of his career’s highlights. 📜 Alexander Griboyedov contributed to drafting the Treaty of Turkmenchay which ended the 1826−1828 Second Russo-Persian War and marked a major milestone in Russia’s oriental policy. Apart from Russia’s military might, Russian diplomats and their diligent efforts shaped Russia’s relations with the East. In fact, Griboyedov made every effort to improve Russia’s relations with Iran by not only bringing them back to normal but also facilitating the emergence of strong friendly ties between the two countries. ✍️ Alexander Griboyedov is better known to the wider public as the author of Woe and Wit, an immortal masterpiece of 19th century literature which has retained its relevance to this day.