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Israel Embassy and Consulates in Russia

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

Israel Embassy in Moscow, Russia

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

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
Aliyah Day Saturday, March 28 4 days, 2 hours
Passover Eve Wednesday, April 01 1 week, 1 day
Passover (Day 1) Thursday, April 02 1 week, 2 days
Passover (Day 2) Friday, April 03 1 week, 3 days
Passover (Day 3) Saturday, April 04 1 week, 4 days
Passover (Day 4) Sunday, April 05 1 week, 5 days
Passover (Day 5) Monday, April 06 1 week, 6 days
Passover (Day 6) Tuesday, April 07 2 weeks
Passover (Day 7) Wednesday, April 08 2 weeks, 1 day
Orthodox Easter Day Sunday, April 12 2 weeks, 5 days
Yom HaShoah Tuesday, April 14 3 weeks
Yom HaZikaron Tuesday, April 21 4 weeks

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:

  • Aliyah Day (IL) Sat, Mar 28, 2026 (4 days, 6 hours)

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Time in Israel vs Russia

Jerusalem, Israel time is 1:00 hours behind Moscow, Russia

Moscow, Russia 17:56PMMonday, March 23, 2026
Jerusalem, Israel 16:56PMMonday, March 23, 2026