Mr. Karen VASILYAN

Born in 1980.

Graduated from the Lomonosov Moscow State University, Institute of Asian and African Studies and joined the diplomatic service in 2002.

Held various diplomatic posts in Russian embassies in Jordan and Syria.

Held various positions in the Department of the Middle East and Northern Africa and Consular Department of the Foreign Ministry.

In August 2020 appointed Consul General of the Russian Federation in Alexandria, Egypt.

Granted with the Medal of Courage and different ministerial and public honors. Honored with gratitude from the President of the Russian federation.

Speaks Arabic, English, and French.

Married, has a daughter.