Consulate of Uzbekistan in Moscow: address, authority, consular assistance

The consulate of Uzbekistan in Moscow, as well as other state bodies of external relations, has certain tasks and powers. The article describes in detail what the main functions of this institution are and what its structure is.

Authorities: consulate and embassy

One of the important state bodies regulating various foreign policy issues is the embassy of the state. But questions and problems arising from individuals and legal entities are resolved in the consulate of the country. The difference between these two institutions is that: firstly, the embassies solve world-class political issues when, as consulates, they are called upon to help their fellow citizens if they have various difficulties in a foreign country; Secondly, in the territory of one state, namely in the capital, there can only be one embassy institution, consulates also operate throughout the country, in each region. The Consulate of Uzbekistan in Moscow is not the only one, another center for helping fellow citizens in the academic city of Novosibirsk has been opened.

Location of embassy and consulates

The official diplomatic representative of the authorities of the Republic of Uzbekistan is located in the Yakimanka area, in the Second Cossack Lane. Pogorelsky lane is the very center of the Russian capital, and it is through it that there are three main state buildings of Uzbekistan: the main embassy of the country, the consulate and the guest house of the embassy. Since recently, a small square between the streets of Bolshaya Polyanka and 1-st Kazachy pereulok has been renamed in honor of the deceased leader of the Republic of Uzbekistan. President Karimov was the first unchangeable head of state for almost 25 years, thanks to his services, this country has reached a new level of economy.

Many natives of Uzbekistan, arriving in Russia, settle here and decide to stay forever. When questions arise regarding the change of citizenship from Uzbek to Russian, the consulate of Uzbekistan comes to the aid. In Moscow, the address of the embassy and consulate is the same: both buildings are on Pogorelsky Lane, opposite each other.

Another consular department is located in the academic town of Russia, Novosibirsk, on the street. Lomonosov Moscow State University. Citizens of Uzbekistan who are on the territory of the Russian Federation come to the consulates to solve issues related to the preparation of various documents, visas and permits.

Consulate of Uzbekistan in Moscow: authority and structure

The consulate is an authority that partially regulates the external relations of the state and is located on the territory of another state with the permission of the latter. The consulates have certain powers and have a number of tasks aimed at improving the quality of international relations, as well as helping and supporting their fellow citizens.

The rights and privileges of the consular service of the Republic of Uzbekistan are strictly regulated in agreements between both countries: Russia and the Republic of Uzbekistan. Here are the main provisions of immunity that this institution has:

• The right to use the state emblem and flag;
• Exemption from taxes on premises;
• Inviolability of archival documents;
• Freedom of relations between the consulate and any other country, including Uzbekistan itself.

It is important to understand that consular officers do not have special privileges, and the head of the consular department, often called the consul general, is not the highest authority. Special diplomatic powers are vested only in the ambassador and his close associates.

Main functions

Former head of the Republic of Uzbekistan, President Karimov, in 2010, made a special agreement with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, which at the moment is the main document indicating clear boundaries of the activities of the consulate and the embassy. So, what are the main objectives of this institution?

First, it is to protect the interests of our state and to promote the development of friendly international relations in terms of economy, trade, science and culture. The second function performed by the consulate of Uzbekistan in Moscow is to serve and consult individuals and legal entities on a variety of issues, from obtaining visas and permits to issuing a passport or assisting in changing citizenship to another.

Consular assistance

Every citizen of Uzbekistan has the right to use the free consultation provided by the consular service. The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Russian Federation sets itself the main task of assisting and supporting its citizens in any problem.

Due to the fact that there are only two consular departments in Russia, many Uzbeks have to come to the capital to solve various problems. The most popular reasons for applying for help in the consular department are the restoration of a lost passport, obtaining a certificate for returning to a historical homeland, issuing permits for travel to countries that require visas, writing children in a passport, and, of course, assisting in obtaining an exit from citizenship Uzbekistan.

As in any other consular department, there is a system of special payments: when you issue documents, permits or certificates you will have to pay a certain tax, depending on which document you want to receive. So, for example, for exiting Uzbek citizenship at the box office, they are required to pay a tax of exactly $ 100, and if there are no dollar bills with them, this is not a problem. Right in the next window you can exchange rubles for American currency at the rate, which is set by the employees of the consulate or embassy.

What does the embassy look like from inside?

The building of the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in comparison with others, occupies a huge territory and is considered one of the most beautiful. It looks very fashionable, decorated with the appropriate attributes: flags are posted all around the perimeter and a huge coat of arms is installed on the main gate of the building.

When you enter the embassy, you can see the courtyard, which, in addition to the main room, has a toilet and small items where people can print documents or make copies of them. In the main room there are 8 windows, each of which deals with certain tasks. Usually, many people are recruited here, who are waiting for their turn, sitting on comfortable benches. According to official data, the average visit time at the embassy is approximately 20 minutes.