Elbrus Kutrashev

Elbrus Kirillovich Kutrashev (born 1975), is a Russian diplomat. He serves as the Ambassador of Russia to Iraq.

Early life and education Kutrashev was born on 27 September 1975 in Grozny and is of Chechen descent. He earned his degree from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) in 1998. He is reportedly fluent in both English and Arabic.

Career Kutrashev has been a career diplomat since 1998. From 2003 to 2005, he served at the Russian Embassy in Iraq. Between 2015 and 2018, he held the position of Counselor-Envoy at the Russian Embassy in Syria. From 2018 to 2021, he headed a division within the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Awards Order of Friendship (17 October 2024) — For significant contribution to the implementation of the foreign policy course of the Russian Federation and many years of dedicated diplomatic service. Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class (25 September 2018) — For significant contribution to the implementation of the foreign policy course of the Russian Federation and many years of dedicated work. Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class (25 July 2013) — For significant contribution to the implementation of the foreign policy course of the Russian Federation in the Syrian direction. Medal "For Courage".

Personal life Kutrashev is married, with two sons and two daughters.