State Courier Service, Federal courier service in Moscow, Russia
The State Courier Service is a federal agency in Moscow, Russia, responsible for delivering confidential government documents throughout the country. This organization uses multiple forms of transport, including aircraft, trains, and vehicles, to carry out its deliveries.
Emperor Pavel I created this courier organization on December 17, 1796, to send military orders quickly to officers throughout the empire. The institution grew over the centuries and evolved into a permanent element of Russian administration.
The State Courier Service represents a continuation of Russian governmental traditions, employing both modern technology and established delivery methods since the 18th century.
The headquarters sits at 8 Solyanka Street in Moscow and serves as the central base for coordinating deliveries to government offices. Visitors should note that this facility is not open to the general public.
The staff of this agency have used special routes for more than two centuries that have changed little over time. Many courier paths still follow historical routes originally laid out for imperial mail.
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