Many people are attracted by the diplomatic service, but far from everyone understands its essence. We know from school that a diplomat is a civil servant who works abroad and represents the interests of his country. But, after graduating from the Faculty of International Relations, the former student suddenly realizes that everything is not arranged at all the way he imagined. Undoubtedly, a diplomat works in an interesting field, but everyday and boring tasks are also an integral part of the activity. And most of it.
Diplomatic activity is surrounded by a lot of speculation that makes it so romantic and mysterious. Many young people dream about how they will become representatives of their country at the international level and live in some remote corner of the globe. In their understanding, a diplomat is a person who, in the course of his activity, has the opportunity to visit America, Western Europe, and even Africa, experience many incredible adventures, which he will not be ashamed to tell about later.grandchildren. They are very surprised when they find out that this is a nervous job, requiring daily exertion of all mental and physical abilities.
A diplomat is an official who, on duty, has to perform the following activities:
- Participation in the settlement of various issues relating to the areas of foreign and domestic policy of the state that he represents.
- Support for migrants, as well as assistance in resolving conflict situations with their direct participation.
- Advising compatriots on obtaining citizenship, residence permits and visas in the country of his stay, as well as foreign citizens who wish to visit his homeland.
- Participation in peacekeeping trips.
Diplomats work in embassies and various government organizations. Russian diplomats must thoroughly know the legislation of their own country, as well as the country in which they are in the service. Successful implementation of this work is possible only if they know several foreign languages and are well versed in geography, history, political science, economics, psychology and sociology.
While serving abroad, diplomats are obliged to constantly monitor the events taking place in the host country, analyze them, inform their government about them, and also recommend to it what position it would be better to take in relation to them. Activities involve a very large amount of organizationalwork that is not as exciting as it seems at first glance. Meeting of delegations, constant translations and execution of various documents very quickly turn into a regular routine. And not everyone is able to competently talk with people to obtain important information from nature. Therefore, a diplomat is also a subtle psychologist. And in addition to communication skills, you also need truly encyclopedic knowledge and a phenomenal memory, without which it is impossible to succeed in diplomatic activity.
