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DeutschList of ambassadors of Russia to Tunisia
| Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Tunisia | |
|---|---|
 Emblem of the Russian Foreign Ministry | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs Embassy of Russia in Tunis | |
| Style | His Excellency The Honourable |
| Reports to | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Tunis |
| Appointer | President of Russia |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the President |
| Website | Embassy of Russia in Tunis |
The Ambassador of Russia to Tunisia is the official representative of the President and the Government of the Russian Federation to the President and the Government of Tunisia.
The ambassador and his staff work at large in the Russian embassy in Tunis.[1] The current Russian ambassador to Tunisia is Aleksandr Zolotov, incumbent since 11 January 2022.[2]
History of diplomatic relations[edit]
Diplomatic relations between the USSR and Tunisia were established on 11 July 1956.[3] The embassy in Tunis was opened on 4 May 1960, with the first ambassador, Klych Kuliev, appointed on 30 August 1960 and presenting his credentials on 7 September 1960.[4] After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Tunisia announced the recognition of Russia as its legal successor on 25 December 1991.[3] The incumbent Soviet ambassador, Boris Shchiborin, continued as a representative of the Russian Federation until 1996.[4]
List of representatives (1960- present)[edit]
Representatives of the Soviet Union to Tunisia (1960-1991)[edit]
| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klych Kuliev | Ambassador | 30 August 1960 | 21 September 1962 | Presented credentials on 7 September 1960 |
| Anatoly Kulazhenkov | Ambassador | 21 September 1962 | 21 October 1964 | Presented credentials on 19 December 1962 |
| Aleksandr Malyshev | Ambassador | 21 October 1964 | 9 September 1969 | Presented credentials on 11 November 1964 |
| Sergei Afanasyev | Ambassador | 9 September 1969 | 17 November 1973 | Presented credentials on 16 November 1969 |
| Boris Kolokolov | Ambassador | 17 November 1973 | 28 March 1981 | Presented credentials on 17 December 1973 |
| Vsevolod Kizichenko | Ambassador | 28 March 1981 | 3 October 1986 | Presented credentials on 19 May 1981 |
| Vladimir Sobchenko | Ambassador | 3 October 1986 | 15 February 1991 | |
| Boris Shchiborin | Ambassador | 15 February 1991 | 25 December 1991 |
Representatives of the Russian Federation to Tunisia (1991-present)[edit]
| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boris Shchiborin | Ambassador | 25 December 1991 | 23 August 1996 | |
| Veniamin Popov | Ambassador | 23 August 1996 | 22 July 2000 | |
| Aleksei Podtserov | Ambassador | 22 July 2000 | 11 April 2006 | |
| Andrei Polyakov | Ambassador | 11 April 2006 | 14 January 2011 | |
| Aleksandr Shein | Ambassador | 14 January 2011 | 10 July 2015 | |
| Sergei Nikolayev | Ambassador | 10 July 2015 | 11 January 2022 | |
| Aleksandr Zolotov | Ambassador | 11 January 2022 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Посольство Российской Федерации в Тунисской Республике" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Посол" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Двусторонние отношения" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Посольство СССР в Тунисе" (in Russian). Справочник по истории Коммунистической партии и Советского Союза 1898 - 1991. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
