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Russia Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Russia Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
Plot 1119, Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria
Phone: +234 1 261 2267
Working hours: Open now (Close in 34 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Nigerian and Russian holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Sambisa Memorial Day | Monday, December 22 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 2 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| New Year Holiday Week | Friday, January 02 | 3 weeks |
| New Year Holiday Week | Monday, January 05 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| New Year Holiday Week | Tuesday, January 06 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
Russia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Nigeria including and Abuja.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Nigerian 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 Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in Nigeria?
The Russian representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Russian holidays in 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (NG & RU) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in Russia vs Nigeria
Moscow, Russia time is 2:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
16:26PMThursday, December 11, 2025
Moscow, Russia
18:26PMThursday, December 11, 2025