#TriviaFacts about Russian diplomacy, ep.5, the world’s northernmost Consular office.
🇷🇺🇳🇴 The Russian Consulate General in Spitsbergen is the world’s northernmost consular office.
🌠 Spitsbergen is an archipelago located between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole. The distance between the central part of Spitsbergen and the North Pole is only about 1,300 kilometres.
👉 Until 1920, Spitsbergen was a territory that did not belong to any state. Since 1920 it has been under the jurisdiction of Norway, and since 1925 it has been a part of the Kingdom of Norway. The first Soviet consulate agent there was designated in 1931.
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🇷🇺🇳🇴 The Russian Consulate General in Spitsbergen is the world’s northernmost consular office.
🌠 Spitsbergen is an archipelago located between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole. The distance between the central part of Spitsbergen and the North Pole is only about 1,300 kilometres.
👉 Until 1920, Spitsbergen was a territory that did not belong to any state. Since 1920 it has been under the jurisdiction of Norway, and since 1925 it has been a part of the Kingdom of Norway. The first Soviet consulate agent there was designated in 1931.
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Ahead of the #DiplomatsDay (celebrated on February 10), we cherish the memory of Alexander Gorchakov, an outstanding Russian diplomat and statesman who served as the last Chancellor of the Russian Empire.
🗓 When he was appointed head of the Foreign Ministry of the Russian Empire in 1856, Gorchakov devoted his efforts to changing the conditions of the Treaty of Paris, which sealed the outcome of the Crimean War. His goal was to revoke the neutral status of the Black Sea and to regain control of Bessarabia.
✍️ On August 21, 1856, Gorchakov dispatched a directive outlining new foreign policy objectives to all Russian embassies. It contained a phrase that resonated throughout Europe: “Some say that Russia is angry. No, Russia is not angry, Russia is concentrating.” This phrase conveyed Russia’s decision to refrain from becoming actively involved in European affairs to restore order at home. Another element of the new policy was that Russia would no longer sacrifice its interests to please anyone.
Gorchakov’s diplomatic skills prevented Austria from joining the Franco-Prussian war, which ensured Prussia’s victory over France. This allowed Russia to stop implementing the Paris Treaty articles that limited its sovereignty in the Black Sea and to encourage other countries to recognise this new state of affairs at the international conference in London in 1871.
👉 Thanks to Gorchakov’s efforts, the international situation underwent a transformation, enabling Russia to launch reforms that resulted in a huge economic leap in the last 30 years of the XIX century.
Gorchakov’s principle of prioritising national interests in foreign policy remains relevant in Russian diplomacy. Alexander Gorchakov is respected as a bright example of competence, dedication and service to the Fatherland.
☝️ An outstanding statesman & a brilliant politician, Alexander Gorchakov believed that diplomacy must not divide nations but bring them closer together and promote their interaction based on common interests.
Ahead of the #DiplomatsDay (celebrated on February 10), we cherish the memory of Alexander Gorchakov, an outstanding Russian diplomat and statesman who served as the last Chancellor of the Russian Empire.
🗓 When he was appointed head of the Foreign Ministry of the Russian Empire in 1856, Gorchakov devoted his efforts to changing the conditions of the Treaty of Paris, which sealed the outcome of the Crimean War. His goal was to revoke the neutral status of the Black Sea and to regain control of Bessarabia.
✍️ On August 21, 1856, Gorchakov dispatched a directive outlining new foreign policy objectives to all Russian embassies. It contained a phrase that resonated throughout Europe: “Some say that Russia is angry. No, Russia is not angry, Russia is concentrating.” This phrase conveyed Russia’s decision to refrain from becoming actively involved in European affairs to restore order at home. Another element of the new policy was that Russia would no longer sacrifice its interests to please anyone.
Gorchakov’s diplomatic skills prevented Austria from joining the Franco-Prussian war, which ensured Prussia’s victory over France. This allowed Russia to stop implementing the Paris Treaty articles that limited its sovereignty in the Black Sea and to encourage other countries to recognise this new state of affairs at the international conference in London in 1871.
👉 Thanks to Gorchakov’s efforts, the international situation underwent a transformation, enabling Russia to launch reforms that resulted in a huge economic leap in the last 30 years of the XIX century.
Gorchakov’s principle of prioritising national interests in foreign policy remains relevant in Russian diplomacy. Alexander Gorchakov is respected as a bright example of competence, dedication and service to the Fatherland.
☝️ An outstanding statesman & a brilliant politician, Alexander Gorchakov believed that diplomacy must not divide nations but bring them closer together and promote their interaction based on common interests.
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Today is Diplomatic Workers' Day aka Diplomats' Day in 🇷🇺 #Russia!
The date of the holiday goes back to the earliest documented mention (February 10, 1549) of the Ambassadorial Prikaz - the first state body in our country’s history that oversaw foreign affairs.
#DWR2024 #DiplomatsDay
The date of the holiday goes back to the earliest documented mention (February 10, 1549) of the Ambassadorial Prikaz - the first state body in our country’s history that oversaw foreign affairs.
#DWR2024 #DiplomatsDay
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⚡️ Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s video greetings on Diplomatic Worker’s Day (Moscow, February 10, 2024)
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🔵 In keeping with our long-standing good tradition, we celebrate our professional holiday in February, which unites all those who defend Russia’s foreign policy track.
🔵 No matter where you work – in the central building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Smolenskaya Square, the territorial missions in the regions of the Russian Federation, or the Russian foreign missions – you uphold the true values of Russian diplomacy: loyalty to your Fatherland, patriotism, selflessness and a clear vision of Russia’s national interests.
🔵 Faced with the hybrid aggression launched by the collective West, Russia’s foreign policy service is making its contribution to the diplomatic support of the special military operation and the effort to achieve its goals.
❗️ Today, Russia stands at the vanguard of fast-moving change. By and large, we play a central role in defining this development vector and its content. This means that all of us without exception must keep up to speed at all times and adopt a forward-looking mindset in order to anticipate anything our ill-wishers may do, while being proactive and creative in adapting our enduring foreign policy principles to the changing environment. These principles include our commitment to independence, being results-driven, inclusiveness and a multi-faceted approach.
🔵 Russia is set to hold a presidential election soon. In fact, it is just a month away. This is a challenging moment in the history of our country when we must all fulfil our civic duty. I am certain that all our foreign missions will make the necessary arrangements to enable Russians to vote abroad. We are taking all the necessary steps to make this happen.
🔵 I wish you every success and good luck. Happy Diplomatic Worker’s Day.
#DiplomatsDay #DWR2024
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❗️ Today, Russia stands at the vanguard of fast-moving change. By and large, we play a central role in defining this development vector and its content. This means that all of us without exception must keep up to speed at all times and adopt a forward-looking mindset in order to anticipate anything our ill-wishers may do, while being proactive and creative in adapting our enduring foreign policy principles to the changing environment. These principles include our commitment to independence, being results-driven, inclusiveness and a multi-faceted approach.
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at a gala meeting devoted to Diplomatic Worker’s Day (Moscow, February 9, 2024)
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🔵 This is not the first time that our country is at the peak of geopolitical processes. This is why Russia’s place in the emerging multipolar world and the future of the world itself largely depends on us, on our dedication and a correct understanding of the priorities.
🔵 The US-led collective West is not letting up in its attempts to impose an unfair unipolar global arrangement on the world.
🔵 Acting together with the countries of the global majority, our associates in the international arena, we will continue working for the unconditional guarantees for our lawful interests in regional security based on the principle of an indivisible Russia.
🔵 The hybrid war unleashed by the West against those who object to its global striving to maintain its domination is creating not only obstacles but also impetuses for strengthening versatile ties.
🔵 We intend to continue consolidating our strategic partnerships with the PRC, India, Brazil, South Africa, Algeria, Egypt, Syria, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua and a vast number of other countries that share our conceptual approaches to the world situation and the prospects for the development of our common planet.
🔵 We attach primary importance to reaching the goals of Russia’s current presidency in the #CIS and the expanded #BRICS.
🔵 We focus in particular on advancing BRICS’ relations with regional and sub-regional association from the Global South
🔵 We will continue to work within the #G20, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum, the East Asia Summit mechanisms, and other multilateral associations that include the participation of Western representatives.
🔵 We will do our best to help further strengthen the #SCO in the interests of effectively addressing pressing international issues and promoting our concept for strengthening Eurasian security across the board.
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📄 President Vladimir Putin congratulated current staff and veterans of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Diplomatic Worker’s Day.
💬 Vladimir Putin: The Russian Foreign Ministry rightfully takes pride in its rich history and glorious traditions. Throughout history, its employees have honourably protected the interests of the Motherland in the international arena despite any difficulties and challenges.
In the current geopolitical landscape, amidst a hybrid war unleashed against us and attempts by the collective West to isolate Russia and undermine its security, the Foreign Ministry faces difficult and responsible tasks.
Russian diplomacy aims to make a significant contribution to creating favourable external conditions for our country’s dynamic development, fostering effective cooperation with foreign partners, and promoting a positive agenda in international relations. It also seeks to strengthen the unity of the global majority – of countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America – in order to build a just multipolar world order based on true equality, mutual respect, and universally recognised norms of international law.
❗️ Efforts to enhance cooperation with #CIS countries, expand the integration process within the #EAEU, and strengthen ties within the #CSTO and the Union State remain a top priority. Special attention should be given to the proper implementation of tasks and responsibilities during Russia’s chairmanship of the CIS and of the expanded #BRICS association.
Undoubtedly, there is significant need for efforts aimed at uniting the multinational and multi-religious Russian community through supporting our compatriots abroad, promoting the Russian language and showcasing national cultural and scientific achievements, as well as countering attempts to falsify history and revise the outcomes of World War II.
I am confident that staff members at the Ministry’s head office and foreign missions will continue to work with utmost dedication, creativity, and initiative.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: The Russian Foreign Ministry rightfully takes pride in its rich history and glorious traditions. Throughout history, its employees have honourably protected the interests of the Motherland in the international arena despite any difficulties and challenges.
In the current geopolitical landscape, amidst a hybrid war unleashed against us and attempts by the collective West to isolate Russia and undermine its security, the Foreign Ministry faces difficult and responsible tasks.
Russian diplomacy aims to make a significant contribution to creating favourable external conditions for our country’s dynamic development, fostering effective cooperation with foreign partners, and promoting a positive agenda in international relations. It also seeks to strengthen the unity of the global majority – of countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America – in order to build a just multipolar world order based on true equality, mutual respect, and universally recognised norms of international law.
❗️ Efforts to enhance cooperation with #CIS countries, expand the integration process within the #EAEU, and strengthen ties within the #CSTO and the Union State remain a top priority. Special attention should be given to the proper implementation of tasks and responsibilities during Russia’s chairmanship of the CIS and of the expanded #BRICS association.
Undoubtedly, there is significant need for efforts aimed at uniting the multinational and multi-religious Russian community through supporting our compatriots abroad, promoting the Russian language and showcasing national cultural and scientific achievements, as well as countering attempts to falsify history and revise the outcomes of World War II.
I am confident that staff members at the Ministry’s head office and foreign missions will continue to work with utmost dedication, creativity, and initiative.
#DiplomatsDay
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Dear friends and followers,
✨ Congratulations to those who took our Diplomats Day Quiz! You’ve done an excellent job. We appreciate your interest.
We have an official winner who we’ll contact soon (congratulations, Jessica!🥳 ), yet all of you may want to know the correct answers.
👉 So, here they are!
1️⃣ Russian diplomats have their official professional day since 2002 as introduced by President Vladimir Putin. It’s celebrated on 10 February as the date goes back to the earliest documented mention (10 February 1549) of the Ambassadorial Prikaz – the first state body in Russia’s history that oversaw foreign affairs.
2️⃣ A beautiful home building of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the center of Moscow was built in 1953. You can read more about it here.
3️⃣ Russian diplomatic history dates back to the first international treaty signed with the Byzantium Empire in 860. It was called Peace and Love Treaty.
4️⃣ See p.1 to find the answer to this one.
5️⃣ The first woman in the world to hold the position of an Ambassador was from Russia. Her name was Alexandra Kollontay.
6️⃣ Sergey Lavrov was appointed to the post of Russian Foreign Affairs Minister in 2004.
7️⃣ Russia has had a longstanding relationship with South Africa dated back as long ago as the XVIII century. However, diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of South Africa were officially established on 28 Feb 1992.
8️⃣ Diplomatic services all over the world use special couriers to deliver diplomatic mail & secret documents. A special seal on their bags is called a valise.
9️⃣ Agrement is the name of an approval that Ambassador designated to some country has to receive from this country’s government.
🔟 Russia has 2 diplomatic & consulate offices in South Africa: Embassy in Pretoria and Consulate General in Cape Town.
1️⃣1️⃣ Foreign Policy Concept is the document that sets out foreign policy strategy of present-day Russia (its latest version was approved on 31 March 2023).
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We have an official winner who we’ll contact soon (congratulations, Jessica!
👉 So, here they are!
1️⃣ Russian diplomats have their official professional day since 2002 as introduced by President Vladimir Putin. It’s celebrated on 10 February as the date goes back to the earliest documented mention (10 February 1549) of the Ambassadorial Prikaz – the first state body in Russia’s history that oversaw foreign affairs.
2️⃣ A beautiful home building of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the center of Moscow was built in 1953. You can read more about it here.
3️⃣ Russian diplomatic history dates back to the first international treaty signed with the Byzantium Empire in 860. It was called Peace and Love Treaty.
4️⃣ See p.1 to find the answer to this one.
5️⃣ The first woman in the world to hold the position of an Ambassador was from Russia. Her name was Alexandra Kollontay.
6️⃣ Sergey Lavrov was appointed to the post of Russian Foreign Affairs Minister in 2004.
7️⃣ Russia has had a longstanding relationship with South Africa dated back as long ago as the XVIII century. However, diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of South Africa were officially established on 28 Feb 1992.
8️⃣ Diplomatic services all over the world use special couriers to deliver diplomatic mail & secret documents. A special seal on their bags is called a valise.
9️⃣ Agrement is the name of an approval that Ambassador designated to some country has to receive from this country’s government.
🔟 Russia has 2 diplomatic & consulate offices in South Africa: Embassy in Pretoria and Consulate General in Cape Town.
1️⃣1️⃣ Foreign Policy Concept is the document that sets out foreign policy strategy of present-day Russia (its latest version was approved on 31 March 2023).
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The Quiz was organised by the Embassy ahead of the Russian Diplomats’ Day that is celebrated on 10 February.
We appreciate your interest and encourage to further participate in our activities!
Congratulations to Jessica!
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