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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 4 days |
| Russia Day | Friday, June 12 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Muharram | Wednesday, June 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Remembrance Day of Victims of the Great Patriotic War | Monday, June 22 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus | Friday, July 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Kupalle (Day 1) | Monday, July 06 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Kupalle (Day 2) | Tuesday, July 07 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 3 months |
| Day of Knowledge | Tuesday, September 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 4 months |
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:
- Eid al-Adha (RU) Wed, May 27, 2026 (4 days, 4 hours)
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Time in Russia vs Belarus
Moscow, Russia time is is same date and time Minsk, Belarus
Minsk, Belarus
19:56PMFriday, May 22, 2026
Moscow, Russia
19:56PMFriday, May 22, 2026