List of ambassadors of Russia to Tajikistan
| Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Tajikistan | |
|---|---|
 Emblem of the Russian Foreign Ministry | |
since 16 August 2022 | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs Embassy of Russia in Dushanbe | |
| Style | His Excellency The Honourable |
| Reports to | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Dushanbe |
| Appointer | President of Russia |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the president |
| Website | Embassy of Russia in Tajikistan |
The ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Tajikistan is the official representative of the president and the government of the Russian Federation to the president and the government of Tajikistan.
The ambassador and his staff work at large in the Embassy of Russia in Dushanbe.[1] There is a consulate general in Khujand.[2] The post of Russian ambassador to Tajikistan is currently held by Semyon Grigoryev, incumbent since 16 August 2022.[3]
History of diplomatic relations
[edit]With the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan were first established on 8 April 1992.[4] The first ambassador, Mecheslav Senkevich, was appointed on 18 March 1992.[5][6]
Representatives of the Russian Federation to Tajikistan (1992–present)
[edit]| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecheslav Senkevich | Ambassador | 18 March 1992 | 3 October 1996 | |
| Yevgeny Belov | Ambassador | 3 October 1996 | 28 April 2000 | |
| Maksim Peshkov | Ambassador | 8 June 2000 | 23 May 2005 | |
| Ramazan Abdulatipov | Ambassador | 23 May 2005 | 6 March 2009 | Credentials presented on 24 June 2005 |
| Yury Popov | Ambassador | 6 March 2009 | 1 August 2013 | Credentials presented on 14 May 2009 |
| Igor Lyakin-Frolov | Ambassador | 1 August 2013 | 16 August 2022 | Credentials presented on 5 October 2013 |
| Semyon Grigoryev | Ambassador | 16 August 2022 | Credentials presented on 21 November 2022 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Посольство Российской Федерации в Республике Таджикистан" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "the Republic of Tajikistan". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Посол" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Политические отношения" (in Russian). Embassy of Russia in Dushanbe. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "История Посольства" (in Russian). Embassy of Russia in Dushanbe. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Послы России/СССР/РФ в странах Азии" (in Russian). centrasia.org. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
