List of ambassadors of Russia to Turkmenistan
| Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan | |
|---|---|
| Russiýa Federasiýasynyň Türkmenistandaky Ilçihanasy | |
 Emblem of the Russian Foreign Ministry | |
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| Ministry of Foreign Affairs Embassy of Russia in Ashgabat | |
| Style | His Excellency The Honourable |
| Reports to | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Ashgabat |
| Appointer | President of Russia |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the President |
| Website | Embassy of Russia in Turkmenistan |
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan is the official representative of the President and the Government of the Russian Federation to the President and the Government of Turkmenistan.
The ambassador and his staff work at large in the Embassy of Russia in Ashgabat.[1] There is a consulate general in Türkmenbaşy.[2] The post of Russian ambassador to Turkmenistan is currently held by Ivan Volynkin, incumbent since 6 April 2023.[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 Turkmenistan were first established on 8 April 1992.[4] The first ambassador, Vadim Cherepov, was appointed on 27 March 1992.[5]
Representatives of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan (1992 – present)
[edit]| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vadim Cherepov | Ambassador | 27 March 1992 | 31 December 1997 | |
| Anatoly Shchelkunov | Ambassador | 31 December 1997 | 13 May 2002 | |
| Andrey Molochkov | Ambassador | 7 July 2003 | 2005 | Credentials presented on 4 August 2003 |
| Igor Blatov | Ambassador | 16 January 2006 | 5 May 2011 | Credentials presented on 11 April 2006 |
| Alexander Blokhin | Ambassador | 5 May 2011 | 6 April 2023 | Credentials presented on 8 July 2011 |
| Ivan Volynkin | Ambassador | 6 April 2023 | Credentials presented on 24 May 2023 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Посольство Российской Федерации в Туркменистане" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Консульский пункт в г.Туркменбаши" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Биография Посла" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Общая информация" (in Russian). Embassy of Russia in Ashgabat. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Послы России/СССР/РФ в странах Азии" (in Russian). centrasia.org. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
