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Israel Embassy and Consulates in Russia

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

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Israel Embassy in Moscow, Russia

56 Bolshaya Ordynka Street 119017, Moscow

Phone: +7 495 660 27 00 Working hours: Close now

Israel Consulate General in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Po Box 28 St. Khersonskaya 12-14, Bc 191024, St. Petersburg

Phone: +7 812 40 60 500 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Israel may close on the following Russian and Israeli holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Orthodox Easter Day	Sunday, April 12	0 minutes
Yom HaShoah	Tuesday, April 14	23 hours, 35 minutes
Yom HaZikaron	Tuesday, April 21	1 week
Yom HaAtzmaut	Wednesday, April 22	1 week, 1 day
Spring and Labor Day	Friday, May 01	2 weeks, 3 days
Lag BaOmer	Tuesday, May 05	3 weeks
Victory Day	Saturday, May 09	3 weeks, 4 days
Victory Day	Monday, May 11	3 weeks, 6 days
Jerusalem Day	Friday, May 15	1 month
Shavuot Eve	Thursday, May 21	1 month, 1 week
Shavuot	Friday, May 22	1 month, 1 week
Eid al-Adha	Wednesday, May 27	1 month, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Israeli Embassies/Consulates are there in Russia?

Israel currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Russia including Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

2 - Do Russian citizens need a visa for Israel?

Citizens of Russia (holders of regular passports) can travel to Israel for 3 months without having to apply or obtain a Israeli visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Israeli embassies in Russia?

The Israeli representative offices in Russia will be closed in observance of the following Russian and Israeli holidays in 2026/2024:

Orthodox Easter Day (RU) Sun, Apr 12, 2026 (0 minutes)

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Visa Information

Israeli visa requirements for Russian citizens

Time in Israel vs Russia

Jerusalem, Israel time is is same date and time Moscow, Russia

Moscow, Russia 20:24^PMSunday, April 12, 2026

Jerusalem, Israel 20:24^PMSunday, April 12, 2026