List of ambassadors of Russia to Uganda
| Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Uganda | |
|---|---|
Emblem of the Russian Foreign Ministry | |
Incumbent since 1 September 2021Vladlen Semivolos | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs Embassy of Russia in Kampala | |
| Style | His Excellency The Honourable |
| Reports to | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Kampala |
| Appointer | President of Russia |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the president |
| Website | Embassy of Russia in Uganda |
The ambassador of Russia to Uganda is the official representative of the president and the government of the Russian Federation to the president and the government of Uganda.
The ambassador to Uganda and his staff work at large in the Russian embassy in Kampala.[1] The current Russian ambassador to Uganda is Vladlen Semivolos, incumbent since 1 September 2021.[2]
History of diplomatic relations
Diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and Uganda were established on 13 October 1962, shortly after its declaration of independence from the United Kingdom.[3][4] Dmitry Safonov was appointed as ambassador on 25 June 1963.[4] With the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Uganda recognised the Russian Federation as its successor state.[3] The incumbent Soviet ambassador, Eduard Kuzmin, continued as ambassador from Russia until 1995.[4]
Between 2013 and 2025, the ambassador to Uganda had dual accreditation as the non-resident ambassador to South Sudan, following the establishment of that country's independence from Sudan in 2011, and the opening of diplomatic relations on 22 August 2011. The arrangement came to an end with the appointment of Aleksandr Kosmodemyansky as the sole accredited ambassador to South Sudan on 11 September 2025.[5]
List of representatives of Russia to Uganda (1963–present)
Ambassadors of the Soviet Union to Uganda (1963–1991)
| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitry Safonov | Ambassador | 25 June 1963 | 9 July 1968 | Credentials presented on 19 July 1963 |
| Ivan Kurdyukov | Ambassador | 9 July 1968 | 29 March 1972 | Credentials presented on 5 October 1968 |
| Aleksey Zakharov | Ambassador | 29 March 1972 | 16 November 1976 | Credentials presented on 10 August 1976 |
| Yevgeny Musiyko | Ambassador | 16 November 1976 | 9 July 1979 | Credentials presented on 14 December 1976 |
| Sergey Bukin | Ambassador | 9 July 1979 | 3 September 1986 | Credentials presented on 16 August 1979 |
| Stanislav Semenenko | Ambassador | 3 September 1986 | 19 February 1991 | |
| Eduard Kuzmin | Ambassador | 19 February 1991 | 25 December 1991 |
Ambassadors of the Russian Federation to Uganda (1991–present)
| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduard Kuzmin | Ambassador | 25 December 1991 | 28 February 1995 | |
| Rudolf Alekseyev | Ambassador | 28 February 1995 | 20 September 1999 | |
| Aleksandr Sadovnikov | Ambassador | 20 September 1999 | 6 February 2004 | |
| Valery Utkin | Ambassador | 6 February 2004 | 14 October 2008 | |
| Sergey Shishkin | Ambassador | 14 October 2008 | 29 January 2016 | Died in post |
| Aleksandr Nuralov | Chargé d'affaires | 29 January 2016 | October 2016 | |
| Alexander Polyakov | Ambassador | 3 October 2016 | 1 September 2021 | Credentials presented on 23 November 2016 |
| Vladlen Semivolos | Ambassador | 1 September 2021 | Credentials presented on 6 December 2021 |
References
- ^ "Посольство Российской Федерации в Уганде" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Посол" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Двусторонние отношения" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ a b c "Посольство СССР в Уганде" (in Russian). knowbysight.info. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Путин назначил Александра Космодемьянского послом России в Южном Судане" (in Russian). TASS. 11 September 2025. Retrieved 8 December 2025.