Anna Azari
Anna Azari | |
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Israeli Ambassador to Russia | |
In office 2007–2010 | |
Preceded by | Arkady Milman |
Succeeded by | Dorit Golender |
Israel Ambassador to Poland | |
In office September 2014 – 2019 | |
Preceded by | Zvi Rav-Ner |
Succeeded by | Aleksander Ben Cewi |
Israel Ambassador to the Czech Republic | |
Assumed office August 2021 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Meron |
Personal details | |
Born | Lithuanian SSR | 27 August 1959
Nationality | Israeli |
Alma mater | University of Haifa Hebrew University National Security College |
Profession | Diplomat |
Anna Azari (born 27 August 1959) is an Israeli diplomat, and the current Ambassador of Israel to the Czech Republic. She has previously been Israel's Ambassador to Russia (2006–2010) and Poland (2014–2019).[1]
Early life and education
She was born in Vilnius, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic in 1959 and emigrated to Israel with her family in 1972.[2][3] Azari attended the University of Haifa, earning a bachelor's degree in history and English literature and a master's in political science. She also garnered a Special Program in Russian Studies from Hebrew University and graduated from the National Security College.[4]
Career
She has been in the
From 1995 to 1997 Azari was first secretary at the
On the day of the
She was appointed as ambassador to Russia by
Personal life
Azari is married to Rabbi Meir Azari who leads the Reform Judaism congregation of Beit Daniel in Tel Aviv and together they have two children.[3][4] When her appointment as ambassador to Russia was announced, Greer Fay Cashman of The Jerusalem Post suggested her marriage could be a source of contention with orthodox religious communities in Russia.[3]
References
- ^ "Velvyslankyně Státu Izrael J.E. Anna Azari" (in Czech). 17 August 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ a b c d Kramer, Stephen (12 November 2010). "Russia-Israel Relations". Jewish Times of South Jersey. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ^ a b c d Cashman, Greer Fay. "Grapevine: How do you say 'traffic' in Korean?". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ^ The Israel Project. Archived from the originalon 5 July 2013. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ^ Israel Today. 23 January 2007. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- ^ Gidwitz, Betsy. "September 2001 In Ukraine". Betsy Gidwitz Reports. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ^ Krieger, Hilary Leila. "PM to name new head for Nativ". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ^ Melman, Yossi (19 September 2005). "A professional should run Nativ". Haaretz. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ^ Benn, Aluf (30 June 2006). "FM Livni convenes appointments panel for first time in months". Haaretz. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- The Kremlin, Moscow: Presidential Press and Information Office. 18 January 2007. Archived from the originalon 17 April 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
- ^ "At the Weekly Cabinet Meeting 20.12.2009". Israeli Prime Minister's Office. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- ^ Yershov, Yuriy (9 August 2010). "Outgoing Israeli envoy to Russia reflects on stint in Moscow". Rossiyskaya Gazeta. Retrieved 17 April 2013.