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[edit]
| 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[edit]
- State civilian and municipal service ranks in Russian Federation
- Prosecutor's ranks in Russian Federation
- Special ranks in Investigative Committee of Russia
- Army ranks and insignia of the Russian Federation
- Naval ranks and insignia of the Russian Federation
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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 799) (in Russian). Government of Russia. 17 November 2001.