Yuri Materiy, the ambassador of the Russian Federation [to Great Britain], sundaytimes.lk
image from article, with caption: Russian troops in Syria: A game changer
Excerpt:
On the 10th of February each year, the Russian diplomatic service celebrates its professional holiday — Russian Diplomats’ Day — which was established by a Presidential Decree in 2002. …
The FIFA World Cup was a highlight last year – a real triumph of public diplomacy [JB emphasis]. Millions of foreign guests visited Russia. …
