From Controversy to Diplomacy: Oleg Sokolov's New Role in France.
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Russia's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, has given historian Oleg Sokolov a new job. Sokolov will be the cultural attache at the Russian embassy in France.
Sokolov was in prison for killing his student girlfriend, but he was recently let out early. Now he will work for the Russian government in France.
Lavrov praised Sokolov, saying he is good at talking to people and knows a lot about French culture. He thinks Sokolov can fight back against people in Paris who don't like Russia.
On social media, Sokolov thanked the government for the job. He said it's very important to support Russia right now.
He also promised to share a plan to hurt French President Macron and his supporters, whom he calls "Russophobes.
Questions
Who gave Oleg Sokolov a new job?
Russia's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, gave Oleg Sokolov a new job.
What was Oleg Sokolov in prison for?
Oleg Sokolov was in prison for killing his student girlfriend.
What does Sokolov plan to do in France?
Sokolov plans to support Russia and fight against people in Paris who don't like Russia.
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