The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Bosnia and Herzegovina is the official representative of the President and the Government of the Russian Federation to the Presidency and the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
| Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
|---|---|
 Emblem of the Russian Foreign Ministry | |
since 6 November 2020 | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs Embassy of Russia in Sarajevo | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Reports to | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Sarajevo |
| Appointer | President of Russia |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the President |
| Website | Embassy of Russia in Bosnia and Herzegovina |
The ambassador and his staff work at large in the Embassy of Russia in Sarajevo.[1] The post of Russian ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently held by Igor Kalbukhov, incumbent since 6 November 2020.[2]
History of diplomatic relations
editWith the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1992, the Russian Federation recognized the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina on 27 April 1992, with diplomatic relations established on 26 December 1996. The first Russian ambassador was Yakov Gerasimov.[3]
Representatives of the Russian Federation to Bosnia and Herzegovina (1996 – present)
edit| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakov Gerasimov | Ambassador | December 1996 | January 1998 | |
| Filipp Sidorsky | Ambassador | 25 January 1998 | 25 December 2000 | |
| Aleksandr Grishchenko | Ambassador | 25 December 2000 | 30 March 2005 | |
| Konstantin Shuvalov | Ambassador | 30 March 2005 | 1 September 2009 | |
| Aleksandr Botsan-Kharchenko | Ambassador | 1 September 2009 | 6 August 2014 | |
| Pyotr Ivantsov | Ambassador | 6 August 2014 | 6 November 2020 | |
| Igor Kalbukhov | Ambassador | 6 November 2020 |
References
edit- ^ "Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bosnia and Herzegovina". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ "Посол" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ "Newsline - November 30, 1995". Radio Free Europe. Retrieved 13 November 2019.