List of ambassadors of the United States to Russia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ambassador of the United States of America to the Russian Federation
Seal of the United States Department of State
Incumbent Lynne Tracy since January 30, 2023
Residence	Spaso House
Nominator	President of the United States
Appointer	President of the United States with Senate advice and consent
Inaugural holder	Francis Dana as Ambassador
Formation	December 19, 1789; 235 years ago (1789-12-19)

An ambassador is a very important diplomat. They are the official representative of one country in another. The Ambassador of the United States to the Russian Federation is the main person who represents the United States in Russia. Their job is to keep good relations between the two countries. They also help American citizens living or traveling in Russia.

Since January 30, 2023, Lynne M. Tracy has been serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Russia. She is the first woman to hold this important position.

A Look at History

The U.S. Ambassador lives in Spaso House. It's a beautiful old mansion in Moscow.

The United States and Russia have a long history together. The U.S. first started official diplomatic relations with the Russian Empire way back in 1780. This means they began talking and working together.

Things changed in 1917. A big event called the October Revolution happened in Russia. The new government, known as the Bolsheviks, took power. Because of this, the U.S. stopped its official relations with Russia.

Diplomatic ties were not started again until 1933. From then until 1991, the U.S. recognized the government of the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union was a very large country that included Russia and many other nations.

In 1991, the Soviet Union broke apart. After that, the ambassador's title changed. It became the Ambassador to the Russian Federation. This is because Russia is seen as the main successor to the Soviet Union.

What Does an Ambassador Do?

An ambassador has many important duties. They work to promote peace and understanding. They also try to solve problems between their home country and the country they are in.

The U.S. Ambassador to Russia works on many issues. These include trade, security, and cultural exchange. They lead the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. The embassy is like a mini-America in Russia. It's where diplomats and staff work.

The ambassador also lives in a special residence. In Moscow, this home is called Spaso House. It's a historic building where many ambassadors have lived.

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