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]