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Russia Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
6 Diplomatic Missions
6 Cities
Russia Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
1113 Sofia, 28 „Dragan Tsankov” Boulevard
Phone: +359 2963 0914 and +359 2963 4458 and +359 2963 1314 and +359 2963 4021
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 27 minutes)
Russia Honorary Consulate in Burgas, Bulgaria
8000 Bourgas, 111, Rue Tsar Siméon I
Phone: +359 56 83 07 07
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 27 minutes)
Russia Honorary Consulate in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
4000 Plovdiv, 16, Rue Tsar Ivailo
Phone: +359 32 62 20 93
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 27 minutes)
Russia Consulate General in Ruse, Bulgaria
Ul. "Nish" 1, 7002 Park Na Vazrozhdentsite, Ruse, Bulgaria
Phone: +359 82 822 252
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 27 minutes)
Russia Consulate General in Varna, Bulgaria
Ul. "Makedonia" 53, 9002 Varna Center, Varna, Bulgaria
Phone: +359 52 602 718
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 27 minutes)
Russia Consular office in Sofia, Bulgaria
1113 Sofia, № 30 „Nikola Mirchev” Str.
Phone: +359 2963 4021 and +359 2963 2879
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 27 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Bulgarian and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 5 days, 18 hours |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 10 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 11 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 12 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 13 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Labor Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| St. George's Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Victory Day | Saturday, May 09 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Victory Day | Monday, May 11 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Culture and Literacy Day | Sunday, May 24 | 2 months |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
Russia currently maintains 6 diplomatic representative offices in Bulgaria including Sofia, Burgas, Plovdiv, Ruse, Varna and Sofia.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Bulgarian 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 Bulgaria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in Bulgaria?
The Russian representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Daylight Saving Time starts (BG) Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (5 days, 23 hours)
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Time in Russia vs Bulgaria
Moscow, Russia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
00:33AMMonday, March 23, 2026
Moscow, Russia
01:33AMMonday, March 23, 2026