List of ambassadors of Peru to Russia
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The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Peru to the Russian Federation is the official representative of the Republic of Peru to the Russian Federation.
Ambassador of Peru to the Russian Federation | |
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Incumbent Juan Genaro Del Campo Rodríguez since September 1, 2021 | |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pereulok Obukha 6, Apt. 1, Moscow | |
Appointer | The President of Peru |
Inaugural holder | José Antonio de Lavalle |
Formation | March 18, 1874 |
Website | Embassy of Peru in Russia |
Diplomatic relations between Peru and Russia date back to the 19th century. Emperor Alexander II sent a letter, dated 29 October 1862, to Miguel de San Román, president of Peru, congratulating him on his election and expressing his desire to maintain friendly relations between the Russian Empire and Peru.[1][2] The two countries signed their first official document, a Trade and Navigation Agreement in 1874, and by 1909 Peru had six consular missions in the Russian Empire: in Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Riga, Warsaw, Odesa and Kherson.[1]
With the execution of the Romanov family and the downfall of the Russian Republic as a result of the Russian Civil War, both countries ceased to have any diplomatic relations from 1918 until the second half of the 20th century.[2]
Relations at the embassy level between the Soviet Union and Peru were established on 1 February 1969.[1][2][3] Relations were strengthened after the 1970 Ancash earthquake, with the Soviet Union sending helicopters and medical aid. With the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Peru recognised the Russian Federation as its successor state on 26 December 1991.[1][4]