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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: 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 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following British and Russian holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 30 | 1 week, 2 days |
| St Andrew's Day | Monday, December 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Monday, December 08 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Monday, December 15 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Monday, December 22 | 1 month |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 month |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 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 2025/2024:
- First Sunday of Advent (GB & GB) Sun, Nov 30, 2025 (1 week, 3 days)
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Time in Russia vs United Kingdom
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