Russia disposes of one of the largest networks of foreign diplomatic missions.
The Russian Embassy in Uruguay is located in a mansion on Boulevard de España in Montevideo, which was built in 1927 upon the project of architect O. Azzarini. In 1955, the building was purchased by the Soviet government.
The Consulate General of Russia in Turkey is housed in a building located on Istiklal Street in Istanbul, the building was constructed in 1845 upon the project of architect G. Fossati. Built in the Russian classicist style, it is of considerable historical value.
The Russian Embassy in Berlin is located in a building on Unter den Linden. It was built on the territory of a former Russian diplomatic mission upon the project of architect A. Strizhevsky and opened in 1952.
The postage stamps feature the buildings of the Consulate General of Russia in Istanbul, of the Russian Embassy in Germany and the Russian Embassy in Uruguay.
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