Soviet and russian diplomat (1952-2017).
Born February 21st, 1952 in Moscow. [ref]
Died February 20th, 2017 at 64 years old in Manhattan (poisoning). [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson