Is Andrei Karlov A-List?
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No — Andrei Karlov is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1976D$0.01M
Enters Diplomatic Service
Begins his career in the Soviet diplomatic service.
1979D$0.02M+$0.01M
Korean Specialist
Focuses his career on Korean affairs.
2001C▲$0.1M+$0.08M
Ambassador to North Korea
Appointed as the Russian Ambassador to North Korea.
2009C$0.2M+$0.1M
Returns to Moscow
Returns to Moscow and works at the Foreign Ministry.
2013B▲$0.5M+$0.3M
Ambassador to Turkey
Appointed as the Russian Ambassador to Turkey.
2016C▼$1M+$0.5M
Assassinated in Ankara
Assassinated during an art exhibition in Ankara, Turkey.
2026C$1M
Remembered Diplomat
Remembered for service and tragic death while serving Russia.
Last updated: February 25, 2026