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Russia Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

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Russia Embassy in London, United Kingdom

6/7 Kensington Palace Gardens, Kensington, London W8 4Qp, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 7229 6412 Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 14 minutes)

Russia Consulate General in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

58 Melville St, Edinburgh Eh3 7Hf, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 131 225 7098 Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 14 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following British and Russian holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Orthodox Easter Monday	Monday, April 13	0 minutes
Yom HaShoah	Tuesday, April 14	14 hours, 13 minutes
Yom HaAtzmaut	Wednesday, April 22	1 week, 1 day
Shakespeare Day	Thursday, April 23	1 week, 2 days
Spring and Labor Day	Friday, May 01	2 weeks, 3 days
Early May Bank Holiday	Monday, May 04	2 weeks, 6 days
Lag B'Omer	Tuesday, May 05	3 weeks
Victory Day	Saturday, May 09	3 weeks, 4 days
Victory Day	Monday, May 11	3 weeks, 6 days
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 14	1 month

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

Russia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Kingdom including London and Edinburgh.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for Russia?

British 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 United Kingdom for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in United Kingdom?

The Russian representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:

Orthodox Easter Monday (GB) Mon, Apr 13, 2026 (0 minutes)

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Time in Russia vs United Kingdom

Moscow, Russia time is 2:00 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom 03:46^AMMonday, April 13, 2026

Moscow, Russia 05:46^AMMonday, April 13, 2026