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Pyotr "Peter Peterson" Patrushev
1942 - 2016
Pyotr "Peter Peterson" Patrushev
1942 - 2016
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BORN
1942
DIED
2016
Pyotr Patrushev Obituary
A funeral will take place on Friday, 8th of April at 2pm at Matraville cemetery in Sydney in Garden Chapel.
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Ion Spinu
June 5, 2022
First time hearing of this amazing man and his life journey.
Rest in peace, Pyotr
Anthony Buhagiar
July 19, 2021
Pyotr was a good friend. I was lucky to meet him in Istanbul, Turkey and we were very good friends during his lenghty stay in that city. I shall never forget neither those good days nor my good friend
Alice Messerer
May 22, 2019
Pyotr Patrushev's books, videos and audio: http://www.pyotr-patrushev.com/
Mara Ustinova
April 2, 2019
We are missing you, Pyotr!
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March 31, 2019
Pyotr, three years on,you are a part of my life and also David's. You are etched in our minds and our hearts. But we miss so much our conversations and laughter and sharing - no matter the subject, large or small, you always engaged, a Man for All Seasons, a Man of Wisdom and altogether unique.
March 28, 2019
Dearest Pyotr
It is three years today since you left us so suddenly. Some things have changed in all our lives since that sad day, but your memory will always remain. We never forget you and miss you still.
Romey , Dolphin Point
Kayla Szumer
June 26, 2017
So hard to believe that a year has passed already since we lost our dear friend Pyot. Close friendship is hard to come by but his deep and enduring friendship with my dear Adam was a very special relationship. I miss them both.
Romey
June 24, 2017
Dear Pyotr, I am moved to read these messages again and to see new ones. Sometimes I drive past the road leading to the house where you lived with Alisa and Andrei, and each time I remember how much you contributed to the lives of others, including mine. Where you were, there is now an empty space and I miss you still. I pray you are at peace. Your life was so well lived.
Margarita Bowman
June 22, 2017
Pyotr, a year has passed, and still miss you immensely. Not only did you transcend all that is mundane, you did not forget to show warmth and empathy to those who crossed your path.
Helena Cornelius
June 20, 2017
I first met Pyotr Patrushev in the 1980s when we begin to work together on the translation of my book on Conflict Resolution, Everyone Can Win, into Russian. We had wonderful discussions together as he worked on the best way of translating the skills into Russian and helping them set comfortably in another culture and language. Once the book was published in Russia, no mean feat to accomplish in those days, we toured together in St. Petersburg and Moscow teaching the skills outlined in the book. He was a wonderful public speaker and facilitator and kept our audiences engaged and involved.
His writings show what a brilliant mind he had quirky, original and deep thinking. His stories demonstrate his great humanity, his humour, his warm heart and his unique world view. I commend them to you with the friendly warning that you will see the world a little differently after reading them.
Helena Cornelius, Director
Conflict Resolution Network
Valerie Taylor-Bouladon
June 20, 2017
As well was being a top-notch simultaneous interpreter, Pyotr was a remarkable man. Some people stand out from the crowd. Pyotr was larger than life. His exploits are amazing. To do what he did: swim from Batumi in Georgia across the Black Sea to Turkey, you have to be very determined and very brave indeed. His story is like that of a legendary hero: condemned to death, on the KGB's 'Wanted List' for over 25 years, jailed in Turkey. Later he became a simultaneous United Nations interpreter in Australia and there again he stood out from the crowd. He was always the very first Russian interpreter I recruited whenever I had an international conference to organize. If he was available, I knew I could count on compliments from the delegates after the closing session. He was always thoroughly reliable, conscientious; his interpretation was brilliant. He can never be replaced.
Valerie Taylor-Bouladon
Larissa Naumova
March 31, 2017
Pyotr will always be remembered in my family.
Romey Thompson
March 31, 2017
Dear Pyotr, I'm lighting a candle for you (or trying to light a virtual candle!) . I miss you. May you rest in peace, always. You were so loved. http://ak-static.legacy.net/guestbooks/images/premiumobit_candle.jpg
Romey Thompson
March 31, 2017
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Tony Rosoman
March 30, 2017
Pyotr is never far away in my memory. Although I knew him many years ago, the example he set and the encouragement he gave me during my early life still influence and inspire me every day.
Margarita Bowman
March 30, 2017
Always in my mind, and David's too. Always praying for your soul.
Margarita and David
March 30, 2017
Rest in peace Pyotr, Ruth.
Tanya RYVCHIN
March 29, 2017
. Rest in peace.
Rosalie and John
March 29, 2017
Remembering Pyotr with great fondness and love one year after he left our world!
Vera Poynter
March 29, 2017
To Pyotr, much loved by all. RIP dear friend.
Xue
March 28, 2017
Dear Pyotr, I still remember our last supper in Ashfield. You won't believe that Peter soon joined you after your passing. I am missing you two, your laugh and intelligent spark with Peter.
March 28, 2017
Dear Pyotr, It's a year today since you died. Life goes on but I miss you still, as do your many many other dear friends. Rest in peace, Pyotr. You were much loved.
John Merson
March 28, 2017
Leif Smith
October 17, 2016
Pyotr, You phoned me from the Denver, Colorado (USA) bus station, probably in the late 70s or 80s. I had never heard of you. We spent about 24 hours together, talking about many things. From the first hours I developed a profound respect and affection for you, and although we never met again in person I treasured each interaction by phone or email, and every bit of news about your life. You are missed.
Leif Smith
October 17, 2016
Margarita
September 2, 2016
Pyotr, Yesterday I talked about you, before yesterday, today - you are in my thoughts, and in my prayers. You are ever-present, I miss your insights.
Romey
August 27, 2016
Pyotr, you are not forgotten. We miss you still. Wish you were still around to talk and laugh with and to share your wisdom, the latest books you've read, the latest films you've seen. We still think of you, still talk about you with the greatest fondness and love.
Galina Chekalin
June 13, 2016
It was very sad indeed to lose a friend who was so charming and intelligent and a great raconteur. However, it seems fitting that he died from a stroke, close to his 'element' of water, while strolling along his favourite beach.
We will miss him.
June 8, 2016
Pytor was loved by many friends and colleagues. He was a kind man, very interesting, very intellectual and a good friend. His translations were excellent. Pytor died doing what he loved so much -swimming, in his beloved Jervis Bay paradise. May he rest in peace. Blessings to you,Alice and Andrei.
xxOlga Kosterin
N D
May 14, 2016
All this time we remember Pyotr, our friend of 30 years and his help in many issues. He was responsive and kind to us during the difficult years. We even feel indebted to him for his advice regarding the place we now live at. These memories will stay with us forever.
L P
May 14, 2016
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. With love and sorrows...
M L
May 14, 2016
Our deepest condolences to you for loss of Pyotr. I knew Pyotr as a very good man. He always will be in my memory as a stoic and good-hearted person.
N U
May 14, 2016
It was a lovely funeral service with some beautiful eulogy. I left feeling such
an honour to have known Pyotr and wish I had spent more time listening to his
experiences...
R S
May 14, 2016
My deepest condolences. I have not met Pyotr but from what I see he was an extraordinary and a very talented person.
It is heart breaking ... I am so sorry.
May 6, 2016
Pyotr,a dear friend and professional colleague, you will be much missed by all of us.Rest easy in the knowledge of our respect,gratitude and fondness. Natalia Andrews-Hay and family.
May 5, 2016
There is so much to say Pyotr, for not only did you heroically save your own life, but have done so much good not only through your work in conflict resolution, but by touching so many hearts . You have left a wonderful trail and showed a shining example of what a human being can be. M.
Roberto Stevanoni
May 3, 2016
I travelled to and from Tokyo on an interpreting assignment with Pyotr some years ago and since then I always considered him a true friend.
Alisa and Andrei
alice messerer
May 3, 2016
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Alice Messerer
May 3, 2016
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May 2, 2016
Pyotr, Pyotr, It's now five weeks since you left us, yet you are still very much with us, present in our thoughts and hearts, alive in our memories. You surpassed everyone I have ever known in the great human qualities of kindness, compassion, insight, wisdom, integrity, courage and intelligence. And with all those qualities you were ever humble and modest. It was such a privilege to share time with you. You are and will be so missed. You were a unique man, unforgettable. Wherever you are now, may you be blessed for ever.
Yuko Hughes
April 30, 2016
Dear Peter
You are my great mentor and friend who I always look up to.
I feel so privileged that I could meet you and work with you around the world.
I will never forget the time we laughed together.
I terribly miss you .
Sydney Morning Herald, page 43. 30th of April, 2016.
Alice Messerer
April 30, 2016
AIIC about Pyotr Patrushev, the interpreter
April 30, 2016
Adrian Sever
April 28, 2016
I was so sad to learn of Pyotr's passing. He was a true gentleman who led a remarkable life. He stood at the apex of his profession as the most experienced and knowledgeable member of the translating and interpreting fraternity. He was Linguaset Translation's lead Russian interpreter and translator and it was always a pleasure working with him. I sought his advice and guidance many times over the years and I learned so much from him.
Paul McLennan
April 27, 2016
It was such a privilege to have known Pyotr through teaching his son Andre in Vincentia, NSW. I well remember our stimulating conversations and his warm generosity.
My condolences to his wife Alice and his son Andre.
Sharon Blazier
April 25, 2016
Pyotr, the most generous, intelligent, kind man I have ever known. As a team, Alice, Andrei and Pyotr brought generosity, love and boundless insights into our lives.
We loved you.
Go forth with curiosity and grace. RIP dear man.
Sharon and Josephine Blazier
Bill Weber
April 21, 2016
One of the last true gentlemen of our profession has left us, leaving us with an enormous void, He will be missed by our whole team at the Rio Olympic Games and beyond.
Ekaterina Lees
April 21, 2016
I have known Pyotr for a long time. It was such a privilege for me to get to know him.
April 21, 2016
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Michael Shahmatov
April 20, 2016
Dear Alisa and Andrei!
With deepest sympathy from National Organisation Of Russian Scouts , as you are part of the scouts family, we shares your grief .
Scm. Michael Shahmatov.
National Head.
Mili Edwards
April 19, 2016
Thankyou for your friendship. It's been the greatest pleasure. Catch you later mate.
Alice Messerer and Pyotr Patrushev, 1999
April 19, 2016
My dear Pyotr, our family hero and a world's legend who swam from Russia to freedom.
You will continue to guide and shine like a star and you will stay in our memories for ever. The most intelligent and charming man...
Love,
Alisa (Alice) Messerer
Pyotr, I still remember the many conversations we had during one long assignment in a far away land. It was a privilege to have met you.
Ina Kim
April 19, 2016
Robert Henry
April 19, 2016
Working with you was always a pleasure. I believe strongly in your written body of work, and regret that I don't quite have the resources to bring it to the largest possible crowd of folks that need to read it. I don't know you like many know you, and we may never met face to face, but I hope you knew that you had a profound influence on my life anyway.
Margarita
April 19, 2016
Pyotr, loved by so many, I will always thank you for your warmth, kindness and inspiration. I think of you every day and say a prayer every night.
Katya Mostovaya-Woodham
April 19, 2016
It was a privilege to work alongside Pyotr in interpreting booths across Asia, and, after work, stride along streets and alleys trying to keep up with his energy and his spirit of adventure. And of course, I will always remember his stories, full of wit and always with a lesson to learn.
When I was a newcomer in the world of conference interpreting, Pyotr became my mentor, teaching me many tricks of trade and always being kind and understanding.
Rest in peace.
Pyotr
April 18, 2016
Igor Lomeiko
April 18, 2016
We met Pyotr this year. Me and my wife were impressed with how much life energy was in his eyes. He was a Great person with impressive life road.
Pyotr will stay in our hearts forever.
Pyotr in Auckland, 1976
Tony Rosoman
April 18, 2016
August 1976, Waitakere Ranges, NZ
Tony Rosoman
April 18, 2016
It was my privilege and good fortune to first meet Pyotr in the early 1970's in Auckland. For me Pyotr was a supportive and understanding mentor, an inspiration and a life-changer. In my early 20's I was coming to the end of formal education and a little unsure as to where life might take me. Then by chance I met this incredible person who had just arrived in NZ. During the time I spent with Pyotr which included living on a picturesque small farm in the Waitakere Ranges, unstressing during a month long TM meditation course and having numerous adventures while travelling around NZ in a $300 Mk 2 Jaguar that we bought together I learned from him many values and much of the knowledge which has guided me through the remainder of my life. He has been my primary role model. An exceptional human being in so many ways and a very sad loss to so many people.
Romey
April 18, 2016
Dear Pyotr, Today it is three weeks since you've been gone, and I remember you every day. The world is diminished without you. Thank you for the great privilege of your friendship. May angels watch over you for ever. You have been so loved by so many.
Emanuel Plesent
April 18, 2016
Dear Alice, family and friends.Your stories of Pyotr's outstanding abilities in overcoming the most difficult experiences and then to accomplish so much show only part of this wonderful man.The conversation we had on the phone meant a lot to me. I am so sorry for your loss.He became another extended cousin.
Inga Romantsova
April 18, 2016
Petya ! You are Bigger than Life !
Dear Pyotr. I am talking to you as you were right here
Your tremendous support for me as an actress and creative artist will never seize , I will be consulting and keep learning from you always.
I'll sing a few for you, Pyotr..
Paul Pulati
April 18, 2016
Pyotr is the only Siberian I've ever met, a fascinating man and a wonderful friend, who was always so supportive of me as a creative artist. He was inspirational, and lived life to the full. He also had the most comprehensive English vocabulary of anyone I've ever known, and it was his second language.or third. I was privileged to be his friend.
Ruth Mortimer
April 18, 2016
It is with great sadness I learned of Pyotr's death. I first met 'Peter" in 1974 in New Zealand. A lovely, lively, courageous man. Condolences to his family.
Nathalie Golub
April 17, 2016
I am thankful to him in a lot of ways, I told about his life everybody I could. Pyotr will be remembered and stay in history of several countries. Beautiful man, RIP
Jean Pierre Allain
April 17, 2016
Pyotr was a great man, a courageous survivor, a wonderful interpreter, a great source of knowledge and inspiration for his colleague interpreters.
He will be missed by many. May his soul rest in peace.
JP
Lars & Haruko Johansson
April 17, 2016
As written in Havamal 1000 years ago:
Hail to the speaker.
Hail to the knower.
Joy to him who has understood.
Delight to those who have listened.
It was always a delight to listen to Pjotr - a man who understood.
April 17, 2016
We will miss Pyotr for ever. Mara Ustinova, Latvia
Alla Mundraby
April 17, 2016
Pyotr will be missed and he will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in peace. I am honoured to have interviewed him and hear the amazing story of his life.
Vadim Sapozhnikov
April 17, 2016
The world lost a unique person. Very few could match Pyotr's courage, integrity and strength of spirit. Incredible life story.
Philip Walsh
April 17, 2016
Our dear friend Pyotr we will miss you so much. Thank you for enriching our lives with your humour ,wisdom and intellect.You were such a unique and courageous individual.
Phil and Lyubov.
Mark Barbeliuk
April 17, 2016
While Pyotr has left us he lives through his beautiful wife and son, and the knowledge and wisdom he shared with us all. He hasn't left us, just preceded us, on a journey that I'm sure is filled with incredible light.
Sima Tsyskin
April 17, 2016
Mourning a dear friend forever. I will miss your humor and wisdom. RIP
Sian Harris
April 16, 2016
I met Pyotr many years ago, during the formation of The Gateway Institute. That was an experimental failure, but I have never forgotten his intelligence and his kindness. He gave so much of himself to all his friends and I am saddened by his passing. Condolences to his family.
Elena Malofeeva
April 12, 2016
Pyotr, a breathtakingly brave man. Unbroken. Kind.
An inspiration.
With humble respect and gratitude,
Reema Petrusev
April 11, 2016
To Dad, Pyotr, Peter,
May you now discover all the unanswered questions. May you rest peacefully.
I hope you and mum can catch up and have a celestial tea together. I like that idea.
Love from your daughter,
Rimma/Reema
Mariko Higuchi
April 10, 2016
I believe in the existence of soul. Pyotr has left his body but his soul lives on. And his fantastic courageous life goes on in the world that exits but not visible to human eyes. He is always with those who are dear to him.
Suzanne Kobine-Roy
April 10, 2016
It was a privilege to know and work with Pyotr. We first met in a tiny Cambodian interpreting booth some six years ago, and he was warm, generous and kind to me, the newcomer. He was an asset to any interpreting team, enduring clients' whims with such patience and detachment. Asia Pacific has lost a dear colleague and a great interpreter. My thoughts are with his loved ones.
margaret handasyde
April 9, 2016
A very brave and adaptive man who defied all injustices and made important contributions to his chosen communities. To life.
Jean-Pierre Allain
April 9, 2016
With sincere condolences to Alice, the rest of the family and friends. Pyotr was a good friend and an excellent interpreter. I liked to take him on my teams and, although I do not speak Russian, I sensed he was always accurate and his listeners were delighted with his work.
Pyotr leaves a void it will be hard to fill.
Jean-Pierre Allain, AIIC and CIAP
Monica Attard
April 8, 2016
Farewell Pyotr. Amazing, extraordinary life and a brave soul. Enjoyed working with you and will always remember your kindness. RIP
Rosalie Chapple
April 8, 2016
Here's to Pyotr and a life lived with fierce determination, courage and compassion.
AIIC Asia Pacific
April 8, 2016
With deepest sympathy, from the members of the AIIC Asia Pacific region.
In fond memory of a dear colleague and outstanding interpreter.
Pyotr will be greatly missed and always remembered by his colleagues.
With our sincere condolences,
- AIIC Asia Pacific
David Lloyd
April 8, 2016
A sad loss Pyotr will be much missed in our Community
April 8, 2016
We were honoured to get to know Pyotr, it was obvious that he was exceptional in so many ways, and was wonderful company and we enjoyed his black sense of humour. To his family we send all our sympathies for your loss. Rest in peace Pyotr.
Julie Clarke and Richard Neville , Byron Bay
Nicola Swift
April 8, 2016
Pyotr, I feel privileged to have spent some time with you and to have learnt your life story. I will always treasure your intelligence, humour and warmth. Your passing is a terrible loss. Lots of love, where-ever you are, Nicola Swift
Alexey Ivacheff
April 8, 2016
A terrible loss of a good friend and colleague. Will miss him greatly. Bless his soul.
With deepest condelences to Alice, the rest of the family and friends.
Farewell Pyotr and thanks for your friendship, support and humour.
Jonathon McGowan
April 8, 2016
Thank you for you friendship and your inspiration Peter. We will miss your presence in our lives so very much. Love from the McGowans.
Katerina&Mike Rubbo
April 8, 2016
RIP Dear Friend!
April 8, 2016
Pyotr will stay in our memories for ever.
Romey Thompson
April 7, 2016
Pyotr was a brave man with a towering intellect and a kind heart, and a great communicator. His enduring friendship, his insight and his intelligence will be profoundly missed by those close to him, and there were many. Can't believe you are gone, Pyotr. It is a monumental loss to those of us left behind. Be at peace.
Katerina and Mike Rubbo
April 7, 2016
Farewell our good friend. Rest in Peace
Tatiana Hartung
April 7, 2016
Pyotr was a very special person and he will continue to live on in the memories and hearts of his loved ones and friends
Elizabeth Farrelly
April 7, 2016
I met Pyotr only once, but count myself lucky to have done so. An extraordinary man, mind, life and story.
April 7, 2016
David & Margarita
Margarita Bowman
April 6, 2016
Pyotr was an extraordinary person who has triumphed over impossible obstacles of life, reached great heights and enriched those around him with his knowledge and generosity of spirit. He will be deeply missed by many.
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