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Russia Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

Russia Embassy in London, United Kingdom

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

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
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31 0 minutes
New Year's Day Thursday, January 01 0 minutes
New Year Holiday Week Friday, January 02 20 hours, 27 minutes
New Year Holiday Week Monday, January 05 3 days, 20 hours
Epiphany Tuesday, January 06 4 days, 20 hours
Orthodox Christmas Day Wednesday, January 07 5 days, 20 hours
New Year Holiday Week Thursday, January 08 6 days, 20 hours
Orthodox New Year Wednesday, January 14 1 week, 5 days

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:

  • New Year's Eve (GB) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (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 20:32PMWednesday, December 31, 2025
Moscow, Russia 23:32PMWednesday, December 31, 2025