The ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Croatia is the official representative of the president and the government of the Russian Federation to the president and the government of Croatia.
The ambassador and his staff work at large in the Embassy of Russia in Zagreb. The post of Russian ambassador to Croatia is currently held by , incumbent since 7 May 2024.
History of diplomatic relations
Following the independence of Croatia in October 1991, and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991, the Russian Federation recognized the independence of the Republic of Croatia on 17 February 1992. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were first established on 25 May 1992, and embassies were established in the two capitals in autumn that year.
Representatives of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Croatia (1992–present) NameTitleAppointmentTerminationNotesAmbassador8 September 199215 November 1996Ambassador23 January 199714 October 1998Ambassador2 March 199917 February 2004Ambassador17 February 200423 July 2009Robert MarkaryanAmbassador23 July 200930 June 2015Anvar AzimovAmbassador30 June 201521 August 2020Ambassador21 August 20207 May 2024Ambassador7 May 2024
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