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RedMaestro2 · (This post was last modified: 01-20-2014, 05:33 PM by RedMaestro2.)

I recently acquired this neat lot of 13 diplomatic invitations to Gennady Gerasimov, former Soviet and Russian Federation Ambassador to Portugal (1990-1993), foreign affairs spokesman for Gorbachev and press secretary for Shevardnadze (1986-1989), and editor and chief of the Moscow News (1983-1986). He is best-know for coining the term, the "Sinata Doctrine" in an appearance on Good Morning America for Gorbachev's policy of non-interference in the Warsaw Pact (see the LA Times).

These invitations cover the period from 1986 - 1989. Several of them have short, typed notes attached specifying the occasion. The Italian invitation is the most elaborate: the envelope is still there, and it includes dinner menus with tassels and translation.

I'm not sure what the best way is to go about researching these. The first thing jumping out at me is the signature on one of the Italian items that needs identifying. I also am awaiting from my library a book of documents from the Italy trip (which included a meeting with the Pope) compiled by Gorbachev.

Thoughts and comments would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

Invitations in chronological order with translations if not in English (I'll update these as I have time):

The Ambassador of Tunisa and Mrs. Ahmed A. Ounais pray Mr. and Mrs. Gennady Gerasimov make them the honor of dining at their residence 28/1 Ul. Katchalova, Thursday, September 6, at 20:00.

RedMaestro2 · (This post was last modified: 09-24-2012, 06:10 AM by RedMaestro2.)

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America and Lady Matlock have the honor of inviting Mr. and Mrs. Gerasimov to lunch on Thursday, May 7th, at 20:00, Spasopeskovskaya pl. 10

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Finland to the USSR Aarno Karhilo and Lady Karhilo have the honor of inviting you, Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Gerasimov, to a reception on the occasion of the 39th anniversary of the signing of the Agreement of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance between Finland and the USSR on Monday, April 6 1987 from 18:00 - 19:00.

Finnish Embassy
Kropotkinsky Pereulok, 15/17

On the occasion of the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the USSR Yasue (sp?) Katori and his wife invite Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Gerasimov to a reception on Wednesday, 29 April 1987 from 18:00 to 20:00
Kalashny Pereulok, 12

RedMaestro2 · (This post was last modified: 09-24-2012, 06:20 AM by RedMaestro2.)

"On the occasion of the opening of an exhibition of the Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo"

The Ambassador of Mexico and la Señora de Bremer are pleased to invite Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Gerasimov to a reception that will take place on August 29 at 19:00.
Ul. Schukina 4

The Chargé d'affaires of the Embassy of Mexico and Señora Ana Maria Valdés de Escamella are pleased to invite ___["Е.П.г."?]____ Mr. and Mrs. Gerasimov to a reception that will take place on Monday, September 17 from 18:00 to 20:00.
___[?]___ restaurant "Prague"