Day of the customs officer of the Russian Federation - October 25

In the Russian calendar of holidays there are about fifty solemn dates relating to this or that field of activity. Along with Teacher's Day, criminal investigation and marketing, the Day of the customs officer of the Russian Federation is celebrated at the end of October.

History of customs work in Russia

Historical facts indicate the collection of a duty for goods carried through outposts in Ancient Rus. The first document, which stipulated the delivery of goods, was the commercial treaty of Kievan Rus and Byzantium in 907. The very word "customs" is associated with the period of Mongol-Tatar domination and comes from the Turkic "tamga". Sobornoye Ulozhenie 1649 became an official customs document, for the first time regulating customs fees and providing for control over the improvement of roads.

Today, the Day of the customs officer of the Russian Federation is celebrated on October 25. The date is not accidental. On this day in 1653, under the decree of Tsar Romanov Alexei Mikhailovich, a single customs statute appeared in Russia. Since then, the customs is a public service that protects the economic interests of the country. In memory of this date, on October 25, 1991, by the decree of the first Russian President Boris Yeltsin, the State Customs Committee was established and the Day of the Customs Officer of the Russian Federation was established.

Customs - the face of the state

Today, customs refers to law enforcement agencies and is one of the most authoritative institutions in the country. Currently, the customs officers of the Russian Federation are working on a new Customs Code, developed in accordance with the highest world standards. The development of customs business in the country is given special attention. The program of modernization of information systems at customs started to work, new control technologies are introduced. Many customs posts have already passed to the electronic form of goods inspection and vehicle marking. According to the latest data, the percentage of electronic declaration of goods in the Russian Federation is 99.93%. Such innovations are necessary in the conditions of close cooperation of Russia with the World Trade Organization. Customs is not only an institution where foreign citizens get acquainted with the country. This is the structure responsible for combating smuggling, which monitors the lawful stay of citizens of other countries in Russia. Therefore, high-quality work of customs authorities is so necessary . They play an important role in the country's foreign economic relations.

Features of the profession

A customs officer is a specialty required in every state. Under the apparent simplicity of work, there is a great deal of responsibility, constant risk and painstaking work. Often, customs officers decide financial issues when charging payments. That is, from the honest and high-quality work of employees depends on the replenishment of the state treasury. A lot of paperwork in the design of goods. Special vigilance is needed when checking the cargo, because the safety of citizens and the country is in the hands of customs officers who do not allow the passage of drugs, weapons and other prohibited goods.

Day of the customs officer

Undoubtedly, the profession of a customs officer is complex and multifaceted. The importance of this profession is underscored by the Day of the Customs Officer of the Russian Federation. This date is an occasion for awarding letters and letters of appreciation to highly distinguished specialists. On the eve of the holiday departmental awards are given for a great personal contribution to the protection of the economic well-being of the Russian Federation. Employees of customs authorities annually by the decree of the president special ranks are appropriated. They accept congratulations from the government. Day of the customs officer of the Russian Federation - the triumph of solidarity and tolerance of all customs officers of the country. This is an occasion to recall those who provide economic state security and create favorable conditions for the development of the country's economy. The customs officer is the guardian of the peace of the citizens. It blocks the way to illicit trafficking in drugs and weapons, currency and valuables. To qualitatively perform their duties, a customs officer needs experience and skills in using all technical means.

International Day of Customs Officers

For the rewards of honors to customs officials, the Day of the Customs Officer of the Russian Federation is not the only date. Every year on January 26 is celebrated the International Day of the customs officer. This holiday is for those who are connected with the customs services of other countries. International Customs Day is the occasion for the manifestation of cooperation between the customs services of the whole planet and the attraction of public attention to the significant role of customs in the social and economic development of countries. The Federal Customs Service of Russia sums up the results for the year and plans for the next one, handing out intradepartmental and governmental awards, gratitude, diplomas and awards on the International Customs Day.