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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
New Year's Day	Thursday, January 01	0 minutes
New Year Holiday Week	Friday, January 02	23 hours, 53 minutes
New Year Holiday Week	Monday, January 05	3 days, 23 hours
New Year Holiday Week	Tuesday, January 06	4 days, 23 hours
Orthodox Christmas Day	Wednesday, January 07	5 days, 23 hours
New Year Holiday Week	Thursday, January 08	6 days, 23 hours
Old New Year	Wednesday, January 14	1 week, 5 days
Isra and Mi'raj	Friday, January 16	2 weeks
Tu Bishvat	Monday, February 02	1 month
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	1 month, 1 week
Ramadan starts	Wednesday, February 18	1 month, 2 weeks
Defender of the Fatherland Day	Monday, February 23	1 month, 3 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:

New Year's Day (RU) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (3 hours, 54 minutes)

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