Rashit Khamidulin
- November 28, 1936
- November 27, 2013
- 76 years
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Rashit Khamidulin, 76, Russian Soviet diplomat.
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|Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin (Russian: Рашит Луфтулович Хамидулин; 28 November 1936 − 27 November 2013) was a Soviet and Russian diplomat.
After graduating from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations in 1960, Khamidulin entered the service of the Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working in various posts in the central offices and in diplomatic missions abroad.
From 1988 to 1990, Khamidulin was the Soviet Ambassador to Kampuchea, and from 1990 to 1996 the Soviet and Russian ambassador to Vietnam.
From 1996 to 1998, he was Director of the Third Asia Department at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
On 31 August 1998, Khamidulin was appointed as Ambassador of Russia to Australia, with concurrent accreditation to Fiji, Nauru and Vanuatu, and held the post until 20 July 2001 when he retired.
Khamidulin spoke Russian, English, French and Vietnamese.
Khamidulin died on 27 November 2013, aged 76.
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1.On what date was Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin born?
- A.28 November 1936Correct
- B.27 November 1938
- C.28 November 1938
- D.27 November 1936
Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin was born on 28 November 1936.
Source: biography opening
2.Which university did Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin graduate from in 1960?
- A.Moscow State University
- B.Russian Diplomatic Academy
- C.Saint Petersburg State University
- D.Moscow State Institute of International RelationsCorrect
Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations in 1960.
Source: education section
3.During which years did Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin serve as the Soviet Ambassador to Kampuchea?
- A.1986 to 1988
- B.1990 to 1992
- C.1992 to 1994
- D.1988 to 1990Correct
Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin served as the Soviet Ambassador to Kampuchea from 1988 to 1990.
Source: diplomatic service section
4.What position did Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin hold from 1996 to 1998?
- A.Minister of Foreign Affairs
- B.Director of the Second Asia Department
- C.Director of the First Asia Department
- D.Director of the Third Asia DepartmentCorrect
Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin was Director of the Third Asia Department at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1996 to 1998.
Source: diplomatic service section
5.On what date was Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin appointed as the Ambassador of Russia to Australia?
- A.31 August 1998Correct
- B.20 July 2001
- C.31 August 2001
- D.20 July 1998
Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin was appointed as Ambassador of Russia to Australia on 31 August 1998.
Source: diplomatic service section
6.Which countries was Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin concurrently accredited to while Ambassador to Australia?
- A.Papua New Guinea, Nauru, and Tonga
- B.Fiji, Nauru, and VanuatuCorrect
- C.Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, and Fiji
- D.New Zealand, Fiji, and Samoa
While Ambassador to Australia, Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin held concurrent accreditation to Fiji, Nauru and Vanuatu.
Source: diplomatic service section
7.On what date did Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin retire from his position as ambassador?
- A.20 July 2001Correct
- B.31 August 2001
- C.31 August 1998
- D.20 July 1998
Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin held the post of ambassador to Australia until 20 July 2001 when he retired.
Source: diplomatic service section
8.Which languages did Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin speak?
- A.Russian, English, French and VietnameseCorrect
- B.Russian, German, Chinese and Vietnamese
- C.Russian, English, Spanish and French
- D.Russian, French, Japanese and English
The biography states that Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin spoke Russian, English, French and Vietnamese.
Source: personal details
9.At what age did Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin die?
- A.75
- B.74
- C.77
- D.76Correct
Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin died on 27 November 2013 at the age of 76.
Source: death details
10.In which ministry did Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin begin his service in 1960?
- A.Soviet Ministry of Foreign AffairsCorrect
- B.Russian Ministry of Trade
- C.Soviet Ministry of Defence
- D.Russian Ministry of Culture
After graduating in 1960, Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin entered the service of the Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Source: early career section
11.What is the date of death for Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin?
- A.27 November 2001
- B.28 November 2001
- C.27 November 2013Correct
- D.28 November 2013
Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin died on 27 November 2013.
Source: biography opening
12.Before serving as the Ambassador to Australia, what was the diplomatic role of Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin?
- A.Ambassador to Kampuchea
- B.Director of the Third Asia DepartmentCorrect
- C.Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- D.Ambassador to Vietnam
Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin served as the Director of the Third Asia Department from 1996 to 1998, immediately before his appointment in Australia.
Source: diplomatic service section
13.Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin was an ambassador for which two countries consecutively in his career?
- A.Kampuchea and VietnamCorrect
- B.Fiji and Nauru
- C.Vietnam and Australia
- D.Kampuchea and Australia
Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin served as ambassador to Kampuchea from 1988-1990 and then to Vietnam from 1990-1996.
Source: diplomatic service section
14.What was the middle name of Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin?
- A.Khamidulin
- B.Rashitovich
- C.LuftulovichCorrect
- D.Sovietovich
The full name of the diplomat is Rashit Luftulovich Khamidulin.
Source: biography opening
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