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President of the Russian Federation
His Excellency Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin[c] (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer, serving as the current president of Russia. Putin has served continuously as president or prime minister since 1999 as prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and from 2008 to 2012, and as president from 2000 to 2008 and since 2012.
Putin worked as a KGB foreign intelligence officer for 16 years, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel before resigning in 1991 to begin a political career in Saint Petersburg. He moved to Moscow in 1996 to join the administration of President Boris Yeltsin. He briefly served as director of the Federal Security Service (FSB) and secretary of the Security Council of Russia, before being appointed prime minister in August 1999. After the resignation of Yeltsin, Putin became acting president and, less than four months later, was elected outright to his first term as president. He was re-elected in 2004.
Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation
His Excellency Sergey Lavrov
Lavrov was born on 21 March 1950[2] in Moscow, to an Armenian father from Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, and a Russian mother from Noginsk, Russian SFSR. His father’s surname was originally Kalantaryan. His mother worked in the Soviet Ministry for Foreign Trade. Lavrov graduated from high school with a silver medal. Since his favourite class was physics, he planned to enter either the National Research Nuclear University or the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, but he entered the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) and graduated in 1972.
During his education at the MGIMO, Lavrov studied international relations. Soon he learned Sinhalese, then the only official language of Sri Lanka, as well as Dhivehi, the official language of the Maldives. He also learned English and French. After he was admitted to the university, Lavrov, along with other students, was sent for a month to a student construction brigade building the Ostankino Tower.
During his summer vacations, Lavrov also worked in his university’s student construction brigades in Khakassia, Tuva and the Russian Far East. Each semester, Lavrov with his fellow students conducted drama performances, which were later presented on the main stage of the university. During the third year of his studies, Lavrov was married.
Russian Federation, Ambassador Extra-Plenipotiary to Ghana and Liberia
His Excellency Sergei Berdnikov
Born on January 19th, 1966.
Education: Moscow State University on International Relations, 1991.
Career Resume:
On diplomatic service since 1991:
1994-1998, 2002-2006 – Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the International Organizations in Vienna;
2008-2013 – Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations in New York;
2013-2021 – Head of Section, Deputy Director of the Personnel Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation;
May 17th, 2021 – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Ghana.
Languages: English, German.
Diplomatic rank: Minister Plenipotentiary, Second Class.
High Office of the Russian Federation Honorary Consul Designate, Republic of Liberia
His Excellency Melee Kermue
High Office of the Russian Federation Honorary Consul Designate, Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Melee Kermue is an adaptive professional with years of experience in the business world and Africa’s politics. He has proven knowledge of confidential correspondence, executive support, and project planning, aiming at successfully fulfilling and managing difficult tasks as they plunge.
As a semi diplomat, Mr. Kermue has had experience in foreign diplomacy and business negotiations instrumental in bringing Africa’s oil and gas businesses together through strategic partnerships to meet the petroleum demands in Africa.
He has been project manager, senior advisor, and now, Special Envoy, to the Vice Presidency to the Republic of Liberia.
As the former CEO of Infinite Holdings Oil and Gas, incorporated in Monrovia, Liberia, Amb. Kermue has an impeccable experience within the oil and gas sector having acquired vast knowledge over the years such as Business Development and Strategies, Conflict Resolution, results oriented business approaches, leadership, time management, great team player and also well vexed with international business affairs.