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Head of Consular Section at Russian Embassy in Guyana passes away

By Staff Editor Sun, November 1 2026, 2:01 AM GMT-4

The Russian Embassy yesterday announced the passing of Mikhail Alexandrovich Kokurin, Attaché, Head of the Consular Section on October 28, 2026.

No cause of death was given.

In a statement, the Embassy said that in two and a half years of service at the Embassy, he became a significant and valued member of the team and continually refined his diplomatic skills.

“A responsible and hard-working member of staff, he always tackled even the most complex tasks with confidence and enthusiasm, achieving his objectives whilst overcoming challenges.

Mikhail was always a considerate, polite and attentive person. Everyone could rely on him; he was always ready to help at a moment’s notice, had a keen sense of how those around him were feeling, and always found the right words to offer moral support or cheer people up with a joke”, the Embassy said.

The staff of the Embassy extended their deepest condolences to Mikhail’s family, friends and loved ones.

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