List of ambassadors of Russia to Kuwait
| Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the State of Kuwait | |
|---|---|
 Emblem of the Russian Foreign Ministry | |
since 10 March 2023 | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs Embassy of Russia in Kuwait City | |
| Style | His Excellency The Honourable |
| Reports to | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Kuwait City |
| Appointer | President of Russia |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the President |
| Website | Embassy of Russia in Kuwait |
The ambassador of Russia to Kuwait is the official representative of the president and the Government of the Russian Federation to the emir and the Government of Kuwait.
The ambassador and his staff work at large in the Russian embassy in Kuwait City.[1] The current Russian ambassador to Kuwait is Vladimir Zheltov, incumbent since 10 March 2023.[2]
History of diplomatic relations
[edit]Formal diplomatic relations between Kuwait and the Soviet Union were established on 11 March 1963.[3][4] The first ambassador, Mikhail Cherkasov, was appointed on 27 June 1963.[4] Exchange of ambassadors continued throughout the rest of the existence of the Soviet Union. The Soviet embassy in Kuwait was evacuated for a time following the August 1990 invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces, though diplomatic relations continued.[5] With the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Kuwait recognised the Russian Federation as its successor state on 28 December 1991.[6]
Representatives of Russia to Kuwait (1963-present)
[edit]Representatives of the Soviet Union to Kuwait (1963-1991)
[edit]| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikhail Cherkasov | Ambassador | 27 June 1963 | 24 September 1966 | Credentials presented on 28 August 1963 |
| Mikhail Bodrov | Ambassador | 24 September 1966 | 8 July 1970 | Credentials presented on 23 November 1966 |
| Nikolai Tupitsyn | Ambassador | 8 July 1970 | 8 March 1975 | Credentials presented on 11 October 1970 |
| Nikolai Sikachyov | Ambassador | 8 March 1975 | 29 April 1983 | Credentials presented on 6 April 1975 |
| Pogos Akopov | Ambassador | 29 April 1983 | 1986 | Credentials presented on 17 May 1983 |
| Ernest Zverev | Ambassador | 17 October 1986 | 25 December 1991 |
Representatives of the Russian Federation to Kuwait (1992-present)
[edit]| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Stegny | Ambassador | 31 December 1992 | 24 March 1998 | |
| Vladimir Shishov | Ambassador | 24 March 1998 | 4 January 2003 | |
| Azamat Kulmukhametov | Ambassador | 4 January 2003 | 28 January 2008 | |
| Alexander Kinshchak | Ambassador | 28 January 2008 | 4 March 2013 | Credentials presented on 28 April 2008 |
| Aleksey Solomatin | Ambassador | 4 March 2013 | 17 August 2018 | |
| Nikolai Makarov | Ambassador | 17 August 2018 | 10 March 2023 | |
| Vladimir Zheltov | Ambassador | 10 March 2023 | Credentials presented on 30 May 2023 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Посольство Российской Федерации в Кувейте" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "Посол" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ Ginsburgs, George; Slusser, Robert M. (1981). A Calendar of Soviet Treaties, 1958–1973. BRILL. p. 211. ISBN 90-286-0609-2. Retrieved 2009-07-03.
- ^ a b "Посольство СССР в Кувейте" (in Russian). knowbysight.info. Archived from the original on 18 August 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "Soviet Union withdraws from embassy in Iraq". Wilmington Morning Star. 25 August 1990. pp. 5A. Archived from the original on 15 July 2012. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
- ^ Российско-кувейтские отношения (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). 12 March 2009. Retrieved 3 July 2009.
