Diplomatic ranks of the Russian Federation
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
| 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
References
- "Об особенностях прохождения федеральной государственной гражданской службы в системе Министерства иностранных дел Российской Федерации". Federal Law No. 205-FZ of 27 July 2010 (in Russian). State Duma.
- "Дипломатическая форма" [Diplomatic uniform] (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
- "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 No. 799 of 17 November 2001 (in Russian). Government of Russia.
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