Yuri Grin passed away on 2 May 2026.

Throughout his many years of work, Yuri Grin was an iconic figure in the communications industry, not only at the regional level but also globally.

In accordance with his wishes, Yuri Grin's family has published the following message:

I would like to thank all colleagues, partners, friends and everyone with whom I had the opportunity to work over the years.

I have been grateful for your cooperation, professionalism and support throughout my career. I wish you continued success in your projects, work and future endeavours.

Dr Yury G. Grin

physicist

Member of the ITU Telecom Board (1994–1999)

Councillor, ITU Council (2000–2006)

Vice-Chairman of the ITU Council (2000)

Chairman of the ITU Council (2001)

Chairman of the ITU Council Working Group on WSIS Preparation (2001–2006)

Head of the ITU Conferences and Publications Department (2006)

Deputy Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) (2007–2013)

Academician of the International Telecommunication Academy

Laureate of the Council of Ministers of the USSR Award in Science and Technology (1990)

The Executive Committee of the Regional Commonwealth in the Field of Communications expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Yuri Grin.