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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 (Open in 5 hours 56 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Australian and Russian holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Hanukkah | Monday, December 15 | 3 days, 1 hour |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week, 2 days |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 22 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Proclamation Day | Friday, December 26 | 2 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| New Year Holiday Week | Friday, January 02 | 3 weeks |
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 2025/2024:
- First Day of Hanukkah (AU) Mon, Dec 15, 2025 (2 days, 21 hours)
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Time in Russia vs Australia
Moscow, Russia time is 8:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
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