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Abstract <p>The paper aims to highlight the importance of Serbian-Russian relations through the lens of the official opening of the diplomatic representation of the independent Principality of Serbia in the capital of the Russian Empire. Although the political, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Serbia and Russia are much older than this formal act, its significance is great because it symbolizes the joint efforts of the Serbian state to become independent from its centuries-old master, the Ottoman Empire, beginning in the 19th century. Diplomatic relations with the Russian Empire were made official by handing over the letter of credence to the Tsar on May 2, 1879, in Tsarskoye Selo, through Chancellor Gorchakov rather than personally through deputies. The paper will discuss the interesting story of how the official protocol was disobeyed due to technical problems in producing the prescribed uniform for the appointed Serbian diplomat. Milosav Protić presented himself to the emperor in Tsarskoye Selo (Imperial Village) only on June 23, 1879. We will also highlight the relationship between the form and substance of this act, as Serbian-Russian relations were extremely close at this time. Additionally, we will draw attention to facts that show that the first official diplomatic representatives of the Serbian state, which had just become independent and internationally recognized, were unfamiliar with diplomatic rules and learned them without any instructions from their Ministry of Foreign Affairs.</p>

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First Audience with the Emperor of Russia One Hundred and Forty-Five Years Since the Establishment of Official Diplomatic Relations between Serbia and Russia in 1879

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    2025年6月23日

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  • S. Rajić

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Abstract

The paper aims to highlight the importance of Serbian-Russian relations through the lens of the official opening of the diplomatic representation of the independent Principality of Serbia in the capital of the Russian Empire. Although the political, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Serbia and Russia are much older than this formal act, its significance is great because it symbolizes the joint efforts of the Serbian state to become independent from its centuries-old master, the Ottoman Empire, beginning in the 19th century. Diplomatic relations with the Russian Empire were made official by handing over the letter of credence to the Tsar on May 2, 1879, in Tsarskoye Selo, through Chancellor Gorchakov rather than personally through deputies. The paper will discuss the interesting story of how the official protocol was disobeyed due to technical problems in producing the prescribed uniform for the appointed Serbian diplomat. Milosav Protić presented himself to the emperor in Tsarskoye Selo (Imperial Village) only on June 23, 1879. We will also highlight the relationship between the form and substance of this act, as Serbian-Russian relations were extremely close at this time. Additionally, we will draw attention to facts that show that the first official diplomatic representatives of the Serbian state, which had just become independent and internationally recognized, were unfamiliar with diplomatic rules and learned them without any instructions from their Ministry of Foreign Affairs.