Journalist Alexei Bukalov, who wrote about the Vatican, died

In Rome, Alexei Bukalov died - a journalist, writer, translator, researcher of Pushkin’s work, head of the TASS representative office in Rome and the Vatican who was part of the journalistic “pool” of several Romanes. He was 78 years old.

In the 1960s and 70s, Bukalov worked as a diplomat, was an employee of Soviet embassies in Somalia, Ethiopia and Italy. Since 1978 - in journalism. In the late 80s-early 90s he was a observer and responsible secretary of the New Time magazine. Since 1991, he headed the Roman representative office of TASS. Wrote about the activities of the pontiffs John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis. Since 2001, he accompanied the Roman dads on their foreign trips. He became the first Russian journalist - a member of the "papal pool".

Alexei Bukalov is the author of several books about Italy, other foreign countries, Alexander Pushkin and his trips with Roman dads . Laureate of Russian and Italian journalistic prizes.

Alexei Bukalov was the author of Radio Liberty , repeatedly performed in our programs dedicated to Italy and the activities of the Vatican and the heads of the Roman Catholic Church.