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Russia Embassy and Consulates in Greece
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Russia Embassy in Athens, Greece
Nikiforou Litra 28, Psichiko 154 52, Athens Greece
Phone: +30 21 0672 5235
Working hours: Open now (Close in 4 hours 15 minutes)
Russia Consulate General in Heraklion, Greece
23, Em. Portaliou 106 75 Héraklion Greece
Phone: +30 2810.281.456 ; +30 28310.350.16
Working hours: Open now (Close in 4 hours 15 minutes)
Russia Consulate General in Thessaloniki, Greece
Dimosthenous 5, Thessaloniki 546 24, Greece
Phone: +30 231 025 7201
Working hours: Open now (Close in 4 hours 15 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Greek and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 day, 8 hours |
| The Ochi day | Wednesday, October 28 | 1 month |
| Unity Day | Wednesday, November 04 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Polytechneio | Tuesday, November 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Armed Forces Day | Saturday, November 21 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 3 months |
| Synaxis of the Mother of God | Saturday, December 26 | 3 months |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in Greece?
Russia currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Greece including Athens, Heraklion and Thessaloniki.
2 - Do Greek citizens need a visa for Russia?
Greek 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 Greece for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in Greece?
The Russian representative offices in Greece will be closed in observance of the following Greek and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- September Equinox (GR & RU) Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (1 day, 13 hours)
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Time in Russia vs Greece
Moscow, Russia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece
10:45AMMonday, September 21, 2026
Moscow, Russia
11:45AMMonday, September 21, 2026