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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: 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
Lag BaOmer	Tuesday, May 05	1 day, 11 hours
Victory Day	Saturday, May 09	5 days, 11 hours
Victory Day	Monday, May 11	1 week
Jerusalem Day	Friday, May 15	1 week, 4 days
Shavuot Eve	Thursday, May 21	2 weeks, 3 days
Shavuot	Friday, May 22	2 weeks, 4 days
Eid al-Adha	Wednesday, May 27	3 weeks, 2 days
Russia Day	Friday, June 12	1 month, 1 week
Muharram	Wednesday, June 17	1 month, 1 week
June Solstice	Sunday, June 21	1 month, 2 weeks
17th of Tammuz	Thursday, July 02	1 month, 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:

Lag BaOmer (IL) Tue, May 05, 2026 (1 day, 16 hours)

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Time in Israel vs Russia

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Moscow, Russia 08:00^AMSunday, May 03, 2026

Jerusalem, Israel 08:00^AMSunday, May 03, 2026