List of ambassadors of Russia to the Holy See
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The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Holy See is the official representative of the President and the Government of the Russian Federation to the Pope in his capacity as Bishop of Rome, head of the Catholic Church, and head of state of the Vatican City.[1][2]
Quick Facts Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Holy See, Style ...
Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Holy See | |
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
Style | His Excellency The Honourable |
Reports to | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
Seat | Rome |
Appointer | President of Russia |
Term length | At the pleasure of the President |
Website | Embassy of Russia in France |
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The post of Russian Ambassador to the Holy See is currently held by Aleksandr Avdeyev, incumbent since 13 January 2013.[3] In common with many representatives to the Holy See, the ambassador and his staff live and work outside the Vatican City, in Rome. Since 1992 the ambassador to the Holy See has also held the post of representative to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.