Vladimir Andreevich Makogonov (August 27, 1904 - January 2, 1993) was a chess player from Azerbaijan. He was born in Nakhchivan but lived in Baku for most of his life. He became an International Master in 1950 and was awarded an honorary Grandmaster title in 1987. Makogonov never became well known outside the Soviet Union, but was highly respected in his country as a player and coach. Wikipedia
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