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Israel Embassy and Consulates in Russia

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Israel Embassy in Moscow, Russia

56 Bolshaya Ordynka Street 119017, Moscow

Phone: +7 495 660 27 00 Working hours: Open now (Close in 51 minutes)

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: Open now (Close in 51 minutes)

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
The Prophet's Birthday	Wednesday, August 26	1 week, 6 days
Day of Knowledge	Tuesday, September 01	2 weeks, 5 days
Rosh Hashana Eve	Friday, September 11	4 weeks, 1 day
Rosh Hashana	Saturday, September 12	4 weeks, 2 days
Rosh Hashana (Day 2)	Sunday, September 13	1 month
Gedaliah Fast	Monday, September 14	1 month
Yom Kippur Eve	Sunday, September 20	1 month, 1 week
Yom Kippur	Monday, September 21	1 month, 1 week
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	1 month, 1 week
Sukkot Eve	Friday, September 25	1 month, 1 week
Sukkot (Day 1)	Saturday, September 26	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:

The Prophet's Birthday (RU) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (1 week, 6 days)

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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 16:09^PMWednesday, August 12, 2026

Jerusalem, Israel 16:09^PMWednesday, August 12, 2026