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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 2 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: Open now (Close in 2 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 | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 0 minutes |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 4 days, 3 hours |
| International Women's Day | Monday, March 09 | 5 days, 3 hours |
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 1 week, 4 days |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 week, 6 days |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 29 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
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:
- Purim (GB) Tue, Mar 03, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Russia vs United Kingdom
Moscow, Russia time is 3:00 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
13:46PMTuesday, March 03, 2026
Moscow, Russia
16:46PMTuesday, March 03, 2026
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