Diplomatic ranks in Russian Federation
# Diplomatic ranks in Russian Federation

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

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

## Ranks and insignia

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