Denis Alipov

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of India. RIAC Member,

Previously worked as Deputy Director of Second Asia Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, and is currently the seniormost serving India affairs expert in the Russian Foreign Service.

Has been closely associated with India for the most part of his professional career including several assignments to New Delhi. Prior to joining the Foreign Service in 1993 Denis Alipov had also completed a one-year study tour at the Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Domestically also served, among other postings, as Senior Officer in the office of the Russian Foreign Minister and as Aide to Chief of Staff of the Government of the Russian Federation.

Had been for many years a close confidante of late Amb. Alexander Kadakin, a venerable milestone figure in Russia-India relations, widely honoured in both countries, and like Kadakin regards India as his Karma Bhumi.

Holds a M.A. (Hon.) in History from the Moscow State University.