Vyacheslav Molotov 1890 – 1986

Biography

Vyacheslav Molotov was born on March 9, 1890, in Sovetsk, a time of great transformation in Russia. Over his long life, he would become one of the Soviet Union’s most prominent political figures, serving in roles that shaped the nation’s domestic and international affairs during pivotal decades of the twentieth century.

Throughout his career, Molotov distinguished himself as a statesman and diplomat, navigating complex political landscapes and representing Soviet interests on the world stage. His work spanned some of the most significant periods in Soviet history, leaving an enduring mark on the nation’s political trajectory.

Molotov spent his final years in Moscow, where he lived until his death on November 8, 1986, at the age of ninety-six. He passed away after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that affected his later years. Following his death, he was laid to rest at Novodevichy Cemetery in the Khamovniki District of Moscow, where he remains among other notable figures of Russian history.