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. 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.