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Russia Embassy and Consulates in Belarus
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Russia Embassy in Minsk, Belarus
220053, Belarus, Minsk, Street Novovilenskaya 1A
Phone: +375 17 233 3590, +375 17 250-3666
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 0 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Belarusian and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| New Year Holiday | Friday, January 02 | 18 hours, 59 minutes |
| New Year Holiday Week | Monday, January 05 | 3 days, 18 hours |
| New Year Holiday Week | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days, 18 hours |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 5 days, 18 hours |
| New Year Holiday Week | Thursday, January 08 | 6 days, 18 hours |
| Old New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in Belarus?
Russia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Belarus including and Minsk.
2 - Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Citizens of Belarus (holders of regular passports) can travel to Russia for Freedom of movement without having to apply or obtain a Russian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in Belarus?
The Russian representative offices in Belarus will be closed in observance of the following Belarusian and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- New Year's Day (BY & RU) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Russia vs Belarus
Moscow, Russia time is is same date and time Minsk, Belarus
Minsk, Belarus
01:00AMThursday, January 01, 2026
Moscow, Russia
01:00AMThursday, January 01, 2026