Ambassador

H.E. Mr.Vladimir Zheltov
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
of the Russian Federation to the State of Kuwait

Born in 1967 in Moscow.

Graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in 1995.  

Joined the diplomatic service in 1995. Held various positions at the MFA headquarters and its missions abroad: in Kuwait, Egypt and Syria.

2013-2015  – Minister Plenipotentiary of the Russian Embassy to the Syrian Arab Republic. 

2015-2018 – Head of Section, Middle East and North Africa Department, MFA.

2018-2023 – Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Sudan. 

Appointed as Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the State of Kuwait on March 10, 2023. 

Presented his credentials to His Highness the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on May 30, 2023. 

Holds the diplomatic rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.  

Speaks Arabic and English.

Married. Has a daughter and son.