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Russia Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Russia Embassy in London, United Kingdom
6/7 Kensington Palace Gardens, Kensington, London W8 4Qp, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7229 6412
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 12 minutes)
Russia Consulate General in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
58 Melville St, Edinburgh Eh3 7Hf, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 131 225 7098
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 12 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 | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 0 minutes |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 day, 8 hours |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 4 days, 8 hours |
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Shemini Atzeret | Saturday, October 03 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Feast of St Francis of Assisi | Sunday, October 04 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 month |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Yom Kippur (GB) Mon, Sep 21, 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
09:48AMMonday, September 21, 2026
Moscow, Russia
11:48AMMonday, September 21, 2026
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