List of ambassadors of Russia to Croatia
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Croatia is the official representative of the President and the Government of the Russian Federation to the President and the Government of Croatia.
| Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Croatia | |
|---|---|
Emblem of the Russian Foreign Ministry | |
Incumbent Andrey Nestorenko since 21 August 2020 | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs Embassy of Russia in Zagreb | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Reports to | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Zagreb |
| Appointer | President of Russia |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the President |
| Website | Embassy of Russia in Croatia |
The ambassador and his staff work at large in the Embassy of Russia in Zagreb.[1] The post of Russian Ambassador to Croatia is currently held by Andrey Nestorenko, incumbent since 21 August 2020.[2]
History of diplomatic relations edit
Following the independence of Croatia in October 1991, and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991, the Russian Federation recognized the independence of the Republic of Croatia on 17 February 1992. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were first established on 25 May 1992, and embassies were established in the two capitals in autumn that year.[3]
Representatives of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Croatia (1992 – present) edit
| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonid Kerestedzhiyants | Ambassador | 8 September 1992 | 15 November 1996 | [4] |
| Mecheslav Senkevich | Ambassador | 23 January 1997 | 14 October 1998 | [4] |
| Eduard Kuzmin | Ambassador | 2 March 1999 | 17 February 2004 | [4] |
| Mikhail Konarovsky | Ambassador | 17 February 2004 | 23 July 2009 | [4] |
| Robert Markaryan | Ambassador | 23 July 2009 | 30 June 2015 | [4] |
| Anvar Azimov | Ambassador | 30 June 2015 | 21 August 2020 | [2] |
| Andrey Nestorenko | Ambassador | 21 August 2020 | [2] |
References edit
- ^ "Посольство Российской Федерации в Республике Хорватии" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ^ a b c "Посол" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ^ "Политические отношения" (in Russian). Embassy of Russia in Zagreb. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Послы России в Хорватии" (in Russian). Embassy of Russia in Zagreb. Retrieved 12 November 2019.