Diplomatic Employee Day is observed in Russia every February 10, celebrating the contributions of Russian diplomats. This professional holiday was established in 2002 to mark the 200th anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which has its origins in the Posolsky Prikaz, created on February 10, 1549. The modern Ministry of Foreign Affairs was officially formed in 1802 under Emperor Alexander I. Following the 1917 revolution, it was succeeded by the People's Commissariat for Foreign Affairs, and after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation was established on April 21, 1992. Russia maintains one of the largest networks of diplomatic and consular missions, with representations in over 200 countries as of 2015. This day serves to honor the work and dedication of those involved in international diplomacy.