The man
the country he represented as an ambassador for over 10 years
What is Russia?
his main ''weapon'' was not a sword, but these.
What are words?
the full name of the international organisation where he worked
what is the United Nations(UN)?
as a hobby, he loved to play this musical instrument
what is the guitar?
the place that now honours his memory by bearing his name (hint: you are here!)
what is our school?
The famous Russian university for diplomats that he graduated from
what is MGIMO?
he was fluent in these 2 foreign languages
What are English and French languages?
the specific UN body with 15 members where he gave speeches
what is the Security Council?
his favourite Western music band from the 1960s
Who are The Beatles?
one key lesson from him: learning these is true power
what are foreign languages?
besides diplomacy, he had a passion for this type of music
what is rock music?
this personal quality, meaning ''quick and inventive verbal humor'', helped him with debates.
what is wit?
the special power held by countries to block any UN Security Council resolution
what is the veto (power)?
in his youth, he was active in this school activity that helped him on the diplomatic stage (hint: performing)
what is drama club/ theatre/ acting?
he proved that to succeed, you need to be not just smart, but also have a strong one of these (hint: it's about character)
what is will/character/principle?
this was his amazing starting age when he first became a diplomat
what is 25 years old?
to argue effectively, he had to be an expert in this subject, knowing past events perfectly.
what is history?
the number of years he served as Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN
What are 11 years ?
not just a diplomat, he held this academic degree
what is a a Ph.D.(Candidate of Historical Sciences)?
he combined the toughness of a diplomat with the soul of one of these (an artistic person)
what is a musician/artist/creative person?
he once said, ''Diplomacy is not a hobby, it is a vocation, a _____''(wordplay hint: think of a restaurant gives you a good ___)
what is a service?
the ability to stay calm and make the right decisions during international crises
what is stress resistance?
name at least one major international conflict/crisis where he had to actively defend Russia's position
what is the Syrian War/ Ukraine4 conflict(2014)/ Georgia conflict?
this Russian rock band, popular in the 80s, was among his favorites
what is ''Mashina Vremeni''?
the main reason our school is named after him is NOT just his job title or the fact that he studied here, but these personal qualities he represented.
what are intelligence, education, integrity, patriotism (or others)?