Ashraf AboArafe
Under Presidential Decrees No. 584 and 585 issued on August 15, 2026, Artur Lyukmanov has been appointed as:
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Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
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Plenipotentiary Representative of the Russian Federation to the League of Arab States in Cairo (holding both posts concurrently).
Diplomatic Profile
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Born: 1977
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Education: Graduated in 2000 from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.
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Linguistic Skills: Fluent in English, Arabic, and Turkish.
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Career Path: Serving within the Russian Foreign Ministry system since 2000.
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Most Recent Role: Served as Director of the Department of International Information Security at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia since February 10, 2023.
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Family: Married, with three children.
