Leonid Slutsky: “Today, Anatoly Vasilyevich Torkunov, the rector of MGIMO, has been celebrating his 71st birthday today.
Anatoly Vasilyevich is an example of a real Russian intellectual, a man of excellent erudition and encyclopedic knowledge, rare decency and honesty, a true patriot of his country. A.V. Torkunov gave a start in life to a whole galaxy of brilliant diplomats who now defend the interests of our Motherland on distant frontiers.
With all my heart I wish you, dear Anatoly Vasilyevich, many years of health, success and prosperity! Happy Birthday!”
