When India became independent in 1947, Radhakrishnan represented India at UNESCO (1946–52) and was later Ambassador of India to the Soviet Union, from 1949 to 1952.
Cando a India se converteu en independente, en 1947, Radhakrishnan represententou ao seu país na UNESCO (1946-52) e máis tarde foi embaixador da India na Unión Soviética (1949-1952).