The diplomatic service performs representative functions and protects the interests of the state in relations with other countries. Sergey Ryabkov held senior positions in the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Starting conditions
Since the emergence of human civilization, diplomacy has been considered the most important area for establishing good neighborly relations between countries. People with a broad outlook and fundamental knowledge become diplomats. Sergey Alekseevich Ryabkov holds the post of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Russian Federation. His responsibilities are outlined in bilateral relations with the countries of the American continent. At the same time, he oversees measures to control the proliferation of nuclear and other weapons.
The future diplomat was born on July 8, 1960 in the family of employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Parents at that time lived in the famous city of Leningrad. My father served as attaché of the embassy of the Soviet Union in Denmark. Mother worked here as a translator. The child had to move from one country to another from an early age. From the age of sixteen Sergey lived in the city on the Neva and studied at a school with in-depth study of English. According to family traditions, Ryabkov was to receive an education in an elite educational institution at MGIMO. In 1982, Sergei completed his studies and entered the diplomatic service.
Professional activity
In diplomatic circles, the most insignificant, at first glance, decisions are made after a thorough discussion. Sergei Alekseevich, possessing a systemic and analytical thinking, always introduced sound and balanced proposals to his colleagues. A year later, he was sent for an internship in Canada. The young diplomat watched how the citizens of this country live, studied traditions and culture. He worked closely with colleagues in the United States. Given this circumstance, a few years later Ryabkov was appointed adviser-envoy of the Russian Embassy in the United States.
In the next phase of his career, Ryabkov headed the Department of Pan-European Cooperation. At that time, unrest began in Ukraine and politicians from the European Union began to send not very friendly signals to Russia. In the spring of 2019, the President of the Russian Federation appointed Ryabkov as his representative in the Federal Assembly when considering the Treaty on the consideration of intermediate and shorter-range missiles between Russia and the United States. This process is still far from complete and diplomats will have to work hard on the text.
