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There were 14 ranks in the Table of Ranks. Promotion in classes 14 (the lowest) to 8 were made at approximately three-year intervals. Promotion to rank 8 (Collegiate Assessor) entitled one to hereditary nobility. For classes 8 through 5, promotion normally occurred after a four-year period..
Appointments to ranks 4 through 1 were made only by the Tsar.
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