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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

Russia Consulate General in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

58 Melville St, Edinburgh Eh3 7Hf, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 131 225 7098 Working hours: Close now

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
Daylight Saving Time ends	Sunday, October 25	1 week, 5 days
Halloween	Saturday, October 31	2 weeks, 4 days
All Saints' Day	Sunday, November 01	2 weeks, 5 days
All Souls' Day	Monday, November 02	2 weeks, 6 days
Unity Day	Wednesday, November 04	3 weeks, 1 day
Guy Fawkes Day	Thursday, November 05	3 weeks, 2 days
Remembrance Sunday	Sunday, November 08	3 weeks, 5 days
First Sunday of Advent	Sunday, November 29	1 month, 2 weeks
St Andrew's Day	Monday, November 30	1 month, 2 weeks
First Day of Hanukkah	Saturday, December 05	1 month, 3 weeks
Feast of the Immaculate Conception	Tuesday, December 08	1 month, 3 weeks
Last day of Hanukkah	Saturday, December 12	1 month, 4 weeks

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:

Daylight Saving Time ends (GB) Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (1 week, 6 days)

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London, United Kingdom 20:00^PMSunday, October 11, 2026

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