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Russia Embassy and Consulates in North Macedonia
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Russia Embassy in Skopje, North Macedonia
Pirinska 44, Skopje 1000, Macedonia
Phone: +389 2 311 7160
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 42 minutes)
Russia Consulate General in Bitola, North Macedonia
Shirok Sokak 154/15, Bitola 7000, Macedonia
Phone: +389 47 292 250
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 42 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Macedonian and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| St Sava's Day | Tuesday, January 27 | 5 days, 17 hours |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Ramadan starts | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Defender of the Fatherland Day | Monday, February 23 | 1 month |
| Special Operations Forces Day | Friday, February 27 | 1 month |
| Mothers' Day/International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| International Women's Day | Monday, March 09 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Lailat al-Qadr | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in North Macedonia?
Russia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in North Macedonia including Skopje and Bitola.
2 - Do Macedonian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Citizens of North Macedonia (holders of regular passports) can travel to Russia for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a Russian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in North Macedonia?
The Russian representative offices in North Macedonia will be closed in observance of the following Macedonian and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- St Sava's Day (MK) Tue, Jan 27, 2026 (5 days, 23 hours)
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Time in Russia vs North Macedonia
Moscow, Russia time is 2:00 hours ahead of Skopje, North Macedonia
Skopje, North Macedonia
00:18AMWednesday, January 21, 2026
Moscow, Russia
02:18AMWednesday, January 21, 2026