List of ambassadors of Russia to Mauritania
| Ambassador of the Embassy of Russia in Nouakchott | |
|---|---|
| Reports to | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Nouakchott |
| Appointer | President of Russia |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the President |
| Website | Embassy of Russia in Mauritania |
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania is the official representative of the
Government of Mauritania.[1]
The ambassador and his staff work at large in the
Embassy of Russia in Nouakchott.[2] The post of Russian Ambassador to Mauritania is currently held by Boris Zhilko, incumbent since 4 February 2021.[3]
History of diplomatic relations
Diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and Mauritania were established on 12 July 1964.[4] Ivan Lavrov was appointed ambassador on 8 March 1965.[5] With the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the government of Mauritania recognized the Russian Federation on 29 December 1991.[4] The Soviet ambassador, Vladimir Shishov, continued as representative of the Russian Federation until 1994.[5]
List of representatives (1965 – present)
Representatives of the Soviet Union to Mauritania (1965 – 1991)
| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Lavrov | Ambassador | 8 March 1965 | 14 June 1968 | |
| Vladimir Gnedykh | Ambassador | 14 June 1968 | 12 July 1972 | |
| Mirzo Rakhmatov | Ambassador | 12 July 1972 | 12 February 1975 | |
| Vladimir Startsev | Ambassador | 12 February 1975 | 5 October 1981 | |
| Ivan Spitsky | Ambassador | 5 October 1981 | 16 October 1986 | |
| Leonid Komogorov | Ambassador | 16 October 1986 | 24 September 1990 | |
| Vladimir Shishov | Ambassador | 24 September 1990 | 25 December 1991 |
Representatives of the Russian Federation to Mauritania (1991 – present)
| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Shishov | Ambassador | 25 December 1991 | 22 March 1994 | |
| Tigran Karakhanov | Ambassador | 22 March 1994 | 12 January 1998 | |
| Valery Sukhin | Ambassador | 12 January 1998 | 21 January 2003 | |
| Leonid Rogov | Ambassador | 21 January 2003 | 15 August 2008 | |
| Vladimir Baybakov | Ambassador | 15 August 2008 | 11 November 2014 | |
| Vladimir Chamov | Ambassador | 11 November 2014 | 4 February 2021 | |
| Boris Zhilko | Ambassador | 4 February 2021 |
References
- ^ Послы Российской Федерации В Странах Африканского Региона (in Russian). Worldwide Historical Project. Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
- ^ "Посольство Российской Федерации в Исламской Республике Мавритания" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ "Посол" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Двусторонние отношения" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Посольство СССР в Мавритании" (in Russian). Справочник по истории Коммунистической партии и Советского Союза 1898 - 1991. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
