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Russia Embassy and Consulates in Zambia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Russia Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
Diplomatic Triangle Lusaka Zambia
Phone: +260 1 25 2120
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Zambian and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers' Day | Monday, August 03 | 3 weeks |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Day of Knowledge | Tuesday, September 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Prayer Day | Sunday, October 18 | 3 months |
| Independence Day | Saturday, October 24 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Unity Day | Wednesday, November 04 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 5 months, 1 week |
| New Year | Friday, January 01 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in Zambia?
Russia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Zambia including and Lusaka.
2 - Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Zambian 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 Zambia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in Zambia?
The Russian representative offices in Zambia will be closed in observance of the following Zambian and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Farmers' Day (ZM) Mon, Aug 03, 2026 (3 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in Russia vs Zambia
Moscow, Russia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Lusaka, Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
21:58PMSaturday, July 11, 2026
Moscow, Russia
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