The paid queuing service for Russian consulates abroad was built by people from Abramovich's circle - "layout" This material (information) is produced and distributed by the bell's foreign agent or relates to the activities of the bell's foreign agent. 18+ can reach the Russian consulate abroad without waiting months through the private service Consul Rosh, which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls its official partner. It was created by old associates of Roman Abramovich - former senator from Chukotka Efim Malkin and Mikhail Liebergand, as "Vostek" (known as a "foreign agent" in Russia) found out. According to its data, Malkin registered the service's parent company on December 24, 2021. Six days later, the government included amendments in the legislative work plan that allowed the "organization subordinate to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs" to assist the consulates. The law was signed in December 2022. He will be represented in the State Duma by Deputy Foreign Minister Yevgeny Ivanov, who previously headed the consular department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to Vostka, in 2019, Ivanov purchased an apartment and non-residential premises in a clubhouse on Starokonyushny Lane from Malkin. The consulates now list Consul Prime as the "only authorized partner". Russians have to wait months for free registration at consulates; There are more than a thousand people on the waiting list, the publication notes. Consul Rush customers receive a slot within a few weeks. The managers of the service, with whom journalists spoke under the guise of customers, explained that the consulates allocate him a separate time, which is not available on a regular basis. The prices depend on the country: expedited submission of documents for a foreign passport in Spain costs 140 euros, in London and Switzerland - about 500 euros, and support for renouncing citizenship in London costs about 3.3 thousand euros. The consular fee is paid separately. Consul Rosh has been operating since the end of 2022, has offices in 12 countries, and works remotely in another 11. The service has more than 75 thousand customers, the service website reports.