List of ambassadors of Russia to Mauritius
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The ambassador of Russia to Mauritius is the official representative of the president and the government of the Russian Federation to the president and the government of Mauritius.
| Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Mauritius | |
|---|---|
Emblem of the Russian Foreign Ministry | |
 Incumbent since 13 September 2024Irada Zeynalova | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs Embassy of Russia in Floréal | |
| Style | Her Excellency The Honourable |
| Reports to | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Floréal |
| Appointer | President of Russia |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the president |
| Website | Embassy of Russia in Mauritius |
The ambassador and her staff work at large in the Russian embassy in Floréal.[1] The current Russian ambassador to Mauritius is Irada Zeynalova, incumbent since 13 September 2024.[2]
History of diplomatic relations
Diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and Mauritius were established on 17 March 1968.[3] The first ambassador, Vasily Roslavtsev, was appointed on 27 November 1968.[4] With the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Mauritius recognised the Russian Federation as its successor state. The incumbent Soviet ambassador, Viktor Trifonov, continued as the Russian ambassador until 1994.[4]
List of representatives of Russia to Mauritius (1968–present)
Ambassadors of the Soviet Union to Mauritius (1968–1991)
| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasily Roslavtsev | Ambassador | 27 November 1968 | 5 July 1973 | Credentials presented on 12 February 1969 |
| Nikolai Bandura | Ambassador | 5 July 1973 | 15 January 1976 | Credentials presented on 25 July 1973 |
| Ilya Safronov | Ambassador | 15 January 1976 | 10 July 1981 | Credentials presented on 4 March 1976 |
| Nikolai Pankov | Ambassador | 10 July 1981 | 28 October 1986 | Credentials presented on 18 August 1981 |
| Yuri Kirichenko | Ambassador | 28 October 1986 | 6 December 1990 | |
| Viktor Trifonov | Ambassador | 6 December 1990 | 25 December 1991 | |
Ambassadors of the Russian Federation to Mauritius (1991–present)
| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Trifonov | Ambassador | 25 December 1991 | 13 September 1994 | |
| Agaron Asatur | Ambassador | 13 September 1994 | 5 May 1999 | |
| Valery Nesterushkin | Ambassador | 5 May 1999 | 12 February 2004 | |
| Olga Ivanova | Ambassador | 12 February 2004 | 20 April 2011 | |
| Vyacheslav Nikiforov | Ambassador | 20 April 2011 | 18 September 2017 | Credentials presented on 28 July 2011 |
| Konstantin Klimovsky | Ambassador | 18 September 2017 | 13 September 2024 | Credentials presented on 9 November 2017 |
| Irada Zeynalova | Ambassador | 13 September 2024 | Credentials presented on 15 October 2024 | |