List of ambassadors of Russia to India
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Russia to India. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Russia and India.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Novikov | 1947 | 1953 |
| Ivan Benediktov | 1953 | 1953 |
| Panteleymon Ponomarenko | 1957 | 1959 |
| Ivan Benediktov | 1959 | 1967 |
| Nikolay Pegov | 1967 | 1973 |
| Viktor Maltsev | 1974 | 1977 |
| Yuly Vorontsov1977 | 1977 | 1983 |
| Vasiliy Rykov | 1983 | 1988 |
| Viktor Isakov | 1988 | 1991 |
| Anatoly Dryukov | 1991 | 1996 |
| Albert Chernyshev | 1996 | 1999 |
| Alexander Kadakin | 1999 | 2004 |
| Vyacheslav Trubnikov | 2005 | 2009 |
| Alexander Kadakin | 2009 | 2017 |
| Nikolay Kudashev | 2017 | 2022 |
| Denis Alipov | 2022 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 16 January 2026, at 08:49 AM (EST).