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Russia: Diplomatic Service

Asked by Dr Neil Shastri-HurstConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 4 April 2025UIN 40311

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what proportion of British diplomats posted to Russia have language proficiency in Russian at CEFR level C1 or higher.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Around 70 members of staff of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office currently have valid exam passes in Russian at C1 level or above. Exam passes are valid for five years.

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