who is the current american ambassador to russia?
<answer> John F. Tefft <context> United States Ambassador to Russia. The Ambassador of the United States of America to the Russian Federation is the ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary from the United States of America to the Russian Federation. The position is currently held by John F. Tefft, a career U.S. Foreign Service Officer who was recalled from retirement to serve his fourth ambassadorship. Contents.