List of ambassadors of Russia to Gabon
| Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Gabonese Republic | |
|---|---|
Emblem of the Russian Foreign Ministry | |
Incumbent since 16 January 2024Dmitry Korepanov | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs Embassy of Russia in Libreville | |
| Style | His Excellency The Honourable |
| Reports to | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Libreville |
| Appointer | President of Russia |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the president |
| Website | Embassy of Russia in Gabon |
The ambassador of Russia to Gabon is the official representative of the president and the government of the Russian Federation to the president and the government of Gabon.
The ambassador and his staff work at large in the Russian embassy in Libreville.[1] The current Russian ambassador to Gabon is Dmitry Korepanov, incumbent since 16 January 2024.[2]
History of diplomatic relations
Formal diplomatic relations between Gabon and the Soviet Union were established on 15 October 1973.[3] Vladimir Filatov was appointed as the first ambassador on 23 August 1974. With the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Gabon recognised the Russian Federation as its successor state. The incumbent Soviet ambassador, Yury Shmanevsky, continued as ambassador from Russia until 1993.[4]
List of representatives of Russia to Gabon (1974 –present)
Soviet Union to Gabon (1974 –1991)
| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Filatov | Ambassador | 23 August 1974 | 14 November 1978 | Credentials presented on 30 November 1974 |
| Gennady Uranov | Ambassador | 14 November 1978 | 18 July 1982 | Credentials presented on 10 January 1979 |
| Latyp Maksurov | Ambassador | 18 July 1982 | 17 August 1987 | Credentials presented on 5 October 1982 |
| Yury Shmanevsky | Ambassador | 17 August 1987 | 25 December 1991 |
Russian Federation to Gabon (1991–present)
| Name | Title | Appointment | Termination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yury Shmanevsky | Ambassador | 25 December 1991 | 5 July 1993 | |
| Yury Leyzarenko | Ambassador | 5 July 1993 | 1 August 1998 | |
| Aleksandr Borisov | Ambassador | 1 August 1998 | 1999 | Died in post |
| Vsevolod Sukhov | Ambassador | 9 July 1999 | 11 November 2003 | |
| Vladimir Prygin | Ambassador | 11 November 2003 | 16 September 2008 | |
| Vladmir Tarabrin | Ambassador | 16 September 2008 | 25 June 2013 | |
| Dmitry Kurakov | Ambassador | 25 June 2013 | 17 August 2020 | |
| Ilyas Iskandarov | Ambassador | 17 August 2020 | 16 January 2024 | Credentials presented on 15 October 2020 |
| Dmitry Korepanov | Ambassador | 16 January 2024 | Credentials presented on 27 June 2024 |
References
- ^ "ПОСОЛЬСТВО РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ В ГАБОНСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКЕ" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ "Посол" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ "Российско-габонские отношения" (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ "Посольство СССР в Габоне" (in Russian). knowbysight.info. Retrieved 1 December 2025.