List of ambassadors of Russia to Guinea-Bissau
| Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau | |
|---|---|
 Emblem of the Russian Foreign Ministry | |
Incumbent since 9 March 2016Aleksandr Yegorov | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs Embassy of Russia in Bissau | |
| Style | His Excellency The Honourable |
| Reports to | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Bissau |
| Appointer | President of Russia |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the president |
| Website | Embassy of Russia in Guinea-Bissau |
The ambassador of Russia to Guinea-Bissau is the official representative of the president and the government of the Russian Federation to the president and the government of Guinea-Bissau.
The ambassador to Guinea-Bissau and his staff work at large in the Russian embassy in Bissau.[1] The current Russian ambassador to Guinea-Bissau is Aleksandr Yegorov, incumbent since 9 March 2016.[2]
History of diplomatic relations
Diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and Guinea-Bissau were established on 6 October 1973, shortly after its declaration of independence from Portugal.[3][4] Relations were initially handled through the Soviet embassy in Guinea, with the Soviet ambassador to Guinea, Leonid Musatov, having dual accreditation to Guinea-Bissau from 25 April 1974. The embassy in Bissau was opened in 1975, and the first ambassador solely accredited to Guinea-Bissau, Vyacheslav Semyonov, was appointed on 11 February 1975.[4] With the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Guinea-Bissau recognised the Russian Federation as its successor state on 31 December 1991.[3] The incumbent Soviet ambassador, Viktor Zelenov, continued as ambassador from Russia until 1996.[4] Russian citizens and embassy staff were evacuated from Guinea-Bissau in 1998 due to fighting between government and rebel forces during the Guinea-Bissau Civil War.[5] The embassy resumed operating in February 2001.[3]
List of representatives of Russia to Guinea-Bissau (1975–present)
Ambassadors of the Soviet Union to Guinea-Bissau (1975–1991)
| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonid Musatov | Ambassador | 25 April 1974 | 11 February 1975 | Concurrently ambassador to Guinea Credentials presented on 10 May 1974 |
| Vyacheslav Semyonov | Ambassador | 11 February 1975 | 24 June 1980 | Credentials presented on 7 April 1975 |
| Lev Krylov | Ambassador | 24 June 1980 | 19 August 1986 | Credentials presented on 21 August 1980 |
| Vladimir Aldoshin | Ambassador | 19 August 1986 | 14 August 1990 | |
| Aleksandr Baryshev | Ambassador | 14 August 1990 | 18 October 1991 | |
| Viktor Zelenov | Ambassador | 18 October 1991 | 25 December 1991 |
Ambassadors of the Russian Federation to Guinea-Bissau (1991–present)
| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Zelenov | Ambassador | 25 December 1991 | 1996 | |
| Yury Chigvintsev | Ambassador | 14 March 1997 | 28 June 1999 | |
| Vladimir Petukhov | Ambassador | 9 June 2003 | 1 December 2008 | |
| Mikhail Valinsky | Ambassador | 1 December 2008 | 9 March 2016 | |
| Aleksandr Yegorov | Ambassador | 9 March 2016 | Credentials presented on 21 April 2016 |
References
- ^ "Посольство России в Гвинее-Бисау" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Посол" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ a b c "Двусторонние отношения" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ a b c "Посольство СССР в Гвинее-Бисау" (in Russian). knowbysight.info. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Russia concerned at developments in Guinea Bissau - Foreign Ministry". ITAR-TASS. 20 October 1998. Retrieved 18 July 2009.
