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Russia Embassy and Consulates in Syria
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Russia Embassy in Damascus, Syria
6Th Tishreen Street, Damascus, Syria
Phone: +963 940 128 208
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Syrian and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| New Year Holiday Week | Friday, January 02 | 22 hours, 10 minutes |
| New Year Holiday Week | Monday, January 05 | 3 days, 22 hours |
| New Year Holiday Week | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days, 22 hours |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 5 days, 22 hours |
| New Year Holiday Week | Thursday, January 08 | 6 days, 22 hours |
| Old New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Ramadan starts | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Defender of the Fatherland Day | Monday, February 23 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in Syria?
Russia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Syria including and Damascus.
2 - Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Syrian 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 Syria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in Syria?
The Russian representative offices in Syria will be closed in observance of the following Syrian and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- New Year (SY & RU) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (2 hours, 11 minutes)
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Time in Russia vs Syria
Moscow, Russia time is is same date and time Damascus, Syria
Damascus, Syria
21:49PMWednesday, December 31, 2025
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