Jean De Gliniasty Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Russia Date of Birth: 27.09.1948 Country: France

Content:

1. French Ambassador to Russia
2. 1978-1981:
3. 1981-1982:
4. 1982-1985:
5. 1985-1986:
6. 1986-1989:
7. Leadership Roles (1989-2009)
8. 1991-1995:
9. 1999-2003:
10. Ambassador to Russia (2009-2013)
11. May 29, 2009:
12. Awards and Recognition
13. Personal Life

French Ambassador to Russia

Education Background
Prior to 1969:
- Licentiate degrees in philology and law
- Diploma from the Institute of Political Sciences of Paris (1971)
1969-1971:
- Institute of Political Sciences of Paris, diploma in Public Service
1972-1975:
- Preparatory program for National School of Administration
1973-1975:
- National School of Administration, Léon Blum class
Diplomatic Career
Early Career (1975-1986)
1975-1978:

- Central Directorate (North Africa and Middle East), French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1978-1981:

- Economic and Financial Affairs Department, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1981-1982:

- Deputy Head of the Analysis and Forecasting Center, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1982-1985:

- Second Counselor, Permanent Representation of France to the European Communities in Brussels

1985-1986:

- Acting Head of Economic and Financial Affairs Department, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1986-1989:

- Acting Head of North Africa Division, North Africa and Middle East Department, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Leadership Roles (1989-2009)

1989-1991:

- Head of Science, Technology, and Education Development and Cooperation Division, Department of Cultural, Scientific, and Technical Relations, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1991-1995:

- Consul General in Jerusalem
1995-1999:

- Political Affairs and Security Department, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

- Director of UN and International Organizations Department, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1999-2003:

- Ambassador, High Representative of the French Republic in Dakar
1999-2003:
- Ambassador to Banjul (residence in Dakar)
2003-2006:
- Ambassador to Brazil
September 2006 - January 2009:

- Director of Africa and Indian Ocean Department, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ambassador to Russia (2009-2013)

January 13, 2009:

- Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Russia

May 29, 2009:

- Presented credentials to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, officially assuming the role

Awards and Recognition

- Officer of the Legion of Honor (July 13, 2008)
- Officer of the National Order of Merit (May 14, 2003)

- Russian Foreign Ministry Badge of Honor "For Contribution to International Cooperation" (October 23, 2013)

Personal Life

- Married with three children

Ambassador

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