The bilateral relations between Costa Rica and Russia date back to 1872, when Costa Rican president Tomás Guardia and Emperor of Russia Alexander II exchanged correspondence.[1] Relations were not formally established until 1944, at the final stages of World War II, when the Russian Empire was already succeeded by the Soviet Union.
Russia has an embassy in San José, while Costa Rica has their embassy in Moscow.
In May 2018, both countries signed an agreement that allowed citizens of both countries visit each other without the need of a visa, staying for up to ninety days.[2]