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A. Kollontaĭ

Revolutionary politician and the first female ambassador in modern history

Did you know?She advocated for radical social reforms and was a key figure in establishing the international women's day holiday.

Alexandra Mikhailovna Kollontai (Russian: Александра Михайловна Коллонтай; née Domontovich; 31 March 1872 – 9 March 1952) was a Russian revolutionary, politician, diplomat and Marxist theoretician.

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Age at death: 79
Years since death: 74

Born: March 19, 1872 · Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died: March 9, 1952
Cause of death: Myocardial infarction
Nationality: Soviet
Known for: Activism, Politics, Literature

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Father: Mikhail Domontovich
Spouses: Pavel Dybenko, Vladimir Liudvigovich Kollontay

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