Embassy of India, Moscow

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Embassy of India, Moscow
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Embassy of India, Moscow
Location Moscow, Russia
Address6-8, Ulitsa Vorontsovo Polye
Coordinates 55°45′10.2″N37°39′00″E / 55.752833°N 37.65000°E / 55.752833; 37.65000
Ambassador Vinay Kumar
Website Official website

The Embassy of India in Moscow is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of India to the Russian Federation. It is headed by the Indian Ambassador to Russia, currently Vinay Kumar. [1] India maintains several diplomatic missions in Russia, including the Consulate General of India in Saint Petersburg, and the Consulate General of India in Vladivostok. Additionally, in July 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to open new Indian consulates in Kazan and Yekaterinburg to further enhance travel and trade between India and Russia. [2]

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History

The Embassy of India in Moscow (Hindi : मॉस्को में भारत का दूतावास; Russian : Посольство Индии в России) was built in 1821, remodeled in 1896, and transferred to the Indian government in 1952 to serve as the official embassy. [3] The embassy complex comprises multiple buildings, including the aristocratic-style "Chancery Building," the rational-modern style ambassador's residence, and a French-style building known as "Napoleon's Dacha." The Chancery Building was previously owned by an arts patron, a textile magnate, and the Soviet government before being transferred to India in 1952. [3]

India and the former Soviet Union established diplomatic relations in 1947. Since then, the Indian Embassy in Moscow has played a key role in strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in defense, trade, and cultural exchange. [4]

Functions

The Embassy provides various consular services, including visa processing, passport renewals, and assistance for Indian citizens residing or traveling in Russia. It also facilitates diplomatic engagements, trade relations, and cultural programs between India and Russia. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Welcome to the Embassy of India, Moscow". Embassy of India, Moscow. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  2. ↑ "India to open new consulates in Russia". IndBiz. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  3. 1 2 "Indian Diplomatic Estate in Moscow". indianembassy-moscow.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  4. ↑ "India one of most important poles in multipolar world order, says Russia". India Today. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
  5. ↑ "India-Russia Bilateral Relations" (PDF). Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  6. ↑ "Embassy Buildings in Moscow". Moscow City Planning Department. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  7. ↑ "India-Russia Trade Crosses $40 Billion in 2024". The Economic Times. 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  8. ↑ "India-Russia trade partnership strengthens". The Financial Express. 2025-01-05. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  9. ↑ Gupta, A.K. Sen (5 January 2015). "India-Russia trade relations back in Spotlight". The Dollar Business. Archived from the original on 18 March 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  10. ↑ "Embassy of India, Moscow - Official Website". Embassy of India, Moscow. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
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