List of ambassadors of Russia to Croatia

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Croatia is the official representative of the President and the Government of the Russian Federation to the President and the Government of Croatia.

The ambassador and his staff work at large in the Embassy of Russia in Zagreb. The post of Russian Ambassador to Croatia is currently held by Andrey Nestorenko, incumbent since 21 August 2020.

History of diplomatic relations
Following the independence of Croatia in October 1991, and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991, the Russian Federation recognized the independence of the Republic of Croatia on 17 February 1992. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were first established on 25 May 1992, and embassies were established in the two capitals in autumn that year.