The ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan is the official representative of the president and the government of the Russian Federation to the president and the government of Turkmenistan.
The ambassador and his staff work at large in the Embassy of Russia in Ashgabat. There is a consulate general in Türkmenbaşy. The post of Russian ambassador to Turkmenistan is currently held by , incumbent since 6 April 2023.
History of diplomatic relations
With the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkmenistan were first established on 8 April 1992. The first ambassador, , was appointed on 27 March 1992.
Representatives of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan (1992–present) NameTitleAppointmentTerminationNotesAmbassador27 March 199231 December 1997Ambassador31 December 199713 May 2002Ambassador7 July 20032005Credentials presented on 4 August 2003 Ambassador16 January 20065 May 2011Credentials presented on 11 April 2006Alexander BlokhinAmbassador5 May 20116 April 2023 Credentials presented on 8 July 2011 Ambassador6 April 2023Credentials presented on 24 May 2023
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