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Diplomatic ranks of the Russian Federation

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The diplomatic ranks in the Russian Federation were introduced with enactment of the Federal Law of 27 July 2010 No.205-FZ.[1] Diplomatic ranks are not to be confused with diplomatic positions.

Uniform and insignia (patches, stitched over the place for a buttonholes) for Russian diplomats[2] were established by the Government of Russia Decree of 17 November 2001 No.799.[3]

Ranks and insignia

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Category Ranks Insignia
Highest officials Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
1st class Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Envoy
2nd class Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Envoy
Main officials 1st class Councillor
2nd class Councillor
Leading officials 1st class First secretary
2nd class First secretary
Senior officials 1st class Second secretary
2nd class Second secretary
Junior officials Third secretary
Attache

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Об особенностях прохождения федеральной государственной гражданской службы в системе Министерства иностранных дел Российской Федерации (Federal Law 205-FZ) (in Russian). State Duma. 27 July 2010.
  2. ^ "Дипломатическая форма" [Diplomatic uniform] (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
  3. ^ О форменной одежде работников Министерства иностранных дел Российской Федерации, дипломатических представительств и консульских учреждений Российской Федерации, представительств Министерства иностранных дел Российской Федерации на территории Российской Федерации (Decree 799) (in Russian). Government of Russia. 17 November 2001.