Russia Embassy and Consulates in India
Russia Embassy in New Delhi, India
Russia Honorary Consulate in Goa, India
Russia Honorary Consulate in Hyderabad, India
Russia Honorary Consulate in Thiruvananthapuram, India
Russia Consulate General in Chennai, India
Russia Consulate General in Kolkata, India
Russia Consulate General in Mumbai, India
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Indian and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Vasant Panchami | Friday, January 23 | 1 day, 19 hours |
| Republic Day | Monday, January 26 | 4 days, 19 hours |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Sunday, February 15 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Lunar New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Ramadan starts | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Shivaji Jayanti | Thursday, February 19 | 4 weeks |
| Defender of the Fatherland Day | Monday, February 23 | 1 month |
| Special Operations Forces Day | Friday, February 27 | 1 month |
| Holi | Wednesday, March 04 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in India?
Russia currently maintains 7 diplomatic representative offices in India including New Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai.
2 - Do Indian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Indian 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 India for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in India?
The Russian representative offices in India will be closed in observance of the following Indian and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Vasant Panchami (IN) Fri, Jan 23, 2026 (1 day, 20 hours)
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Time in Russia vs India
Moscow, Russia time is 3:30 hours behind New Delhi, India