After the Civil War, Russian emigrants began to settle in Madagascar. Among them stands out Vladimir Frizel, whose name is immortalized on a memorial plaque at Madagascar's Ivato International Airport, established at the initiative of the Russian embassy.

Vladimir arrived on the island in 1945 as an engineer. At that time, Madagascar, being a French colony, lagged in development and needed specialists in modern construction, which opened up great opportunities for him. He received orders from both private clients and large companies, engaging in both individual and industrial construction.

Among his works are the mosque on Reunion Island, the modern building of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Madagascar with a unique conference hall, the international airport, the Central Bank building, as well as numerous villas, cinemas, and factories. These projects became a significant contribution of the Russian architect to the development of his new homeland.

Today, about 130 Russians live in Madagascar, most of whom are concentrated in Antananarivo, while the rest are in the provinces.

In 2005, the Association of Russian Compatriots was officially registered in Madagascar. It was headed by Maria Vorobyova, a Russian citizen permanently residing on the island, while the honorary president became Kirill Tikhomirov, a French citizen and descendant of emigrants from the Russian Empire.

The Russian language continues to thrive among compatriots. It is taught in lyceums and universities in Madagascar, and teachers and students actively participate in events organized jointly with the Russian diaspora and the school at the Embassy.