Description: (Russian Politician and Head of Russia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry's Information and Press Department)
Maria Vladimirovna Zakharova is a Russian politician who serves as the director of the information and press department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. Since 2015, she has been the official spokeswoman for the Ministry. Zakharova, with a degree equivalent to a PhD in Historical Sciences, has a strong background in communication and diplomacy. She plays a crucial role in representing Russia internationally and effectively communicating the country's foreign policy positions to the global community.