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Russia Embassy and Consulates in Australia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Russia Embassy in Canberra, Australia
78 Canberra Ave, Griffith Act 2603, Australia
Phone: +61 2 6295 9033
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Australian and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 days, 9 hours |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 6 days, 9 hours |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 week |
| Defender of the Fatherland Day | Monday, February 23 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Special Operations Forces Day | Friday, February 27 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Labour Day | Monday, March 02 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in Australia?
Russia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Australia including and Canberra.
2 - Do Australian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Australian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Russia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Russia in Australia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in Australia?
The Russian representative offices in Australia will be closed in observance of the following Australian and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (AU & RU) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (3 days, 5 hours)
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Time in Russia vs Australia
Moscow, Russia time is 8:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
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