Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich Molotov (né Skryabin; 9 March [O. S. 25 February] 1890 – 8 November 1986) was a Russian politician and diplomat, an Old Bolshevik, and a leading figure in the Soviet government from the 1920s onward. He served as Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars from 1930 to 1941 and as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1939 to 1949 and from 1953 to 1956.
During the 1930s, he ranked second in the Soviet leadership, after Joseph Stalin, whom he supported loyally for over 30 years, and whose reputation he continued to defend after Stalin's death, having himself been deeply implicated in the worst atrocities of the Stalin years – the forced collectivisation of agriculture in the early 1930s, and the Great Purge, during which he signed 373 lists of people condemned to execution.
As People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs in August 1939, Molotov became the principal Soviet signatory of the German–Soviet non-aggression pact, also known as the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact. He retained his place as a leading Soviet diplomat and politician until March 1949, when he fell out of Stalin's favour and lost the foreign affairs ministry leadership to Andrei Vyshinsky. Molotov's relationship with Stalin deteriorated further, and Stalin criticised Molotov in a speech to the 19th Party Congress.
Molotov was reappointed Minister of Foreign Affairs after Stalin's death in 1953 but staunchly opposed Nikita Khrushchev's de-Stalinization policy, which resulted in his eventual dismissal from all positions and expulsion from the party in 1961. Molotov defended Stalin's policies and legacy until his death in 1986 and harshly criticised Stalin's successors, especially Khrushchev.
The improvised incendiary weapon known as the Molotov cocktail is named after him.
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Some of their strengths
Yvacheslav Molotov has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Creative, Trustworthy, Loyal, Clever, Sensitive, and Protective.
Soulful and Understanding
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Yvacheslav Molotov is someone who is a soulful, understanding, and conscious person, who combines smarts with a deep talent for creativity and imagination. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.
Charming and Sophisticated
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Yvacheslav Molotov well know them as someone who can be classy, glamorous, and worldly, like jewelry.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Yvacheslav Molotov as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Assertive and Protective
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Yvacheslav Molotov is someone who is a somewhat private person who has a strong personality and ability to read other people.
They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.
Creative and Imaginative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Yvacheslav Molotov tends to be someone who is sensitive, imaginative, creative, and somewhat of a dreamer. Who is intuitive and compassionate, and who has a friendly, easygoing, calming and relaxing effect on people and for whom friends and family mean the world.
Some of Yvacheslav Molotov's challenges
While Yvacheslav Molotov has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Yvacheslav Molotov can be Indecisive, Emotional, Unrealistic, Stubborn, Idle, Standoffish, and Unfocused.
Indecisive and Unrealistic
One of Yvacheslav Molotov's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as indecisive and unrealistic.
Yvacheslav Molotov must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Unfocused and Indecisive
Yvacheslav Molotov is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Lethargic and Unrealistic
Finally, Yvacheslav Molotov also can be too soft, lazy and lethargic, and who can have difficulty finding others who share a similarly dreamy outlook on life.
