Chennai
Consulate General
14 Santhome High Road, Chennai 600004
Tel: +91-44-24982320
Russia
Embassy of the Russian Federation, New Delhi
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Head of mission
H.E. Mr. Denis Alipov
Ambassador
Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against aninews.in (9 Sept 2026).National day
12 June
Day of Russia. Next on 12 June 2027 (in 8 months).
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service, Blue Book Online (as reported by the mission), read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, national days list.Contact details
- Chancery address
- 50-F, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Telephone
- +91-11-26873802, 26110565, 26889160Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- rusembindia@mid.ruSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Fax
- +91-11-2687 6823Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Office hours
- Monday To Thursday: 8.00 A.M. to 6.30 P.M.; Tue, Wedn and Friday: 8.00 A.M. to 2.00 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
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Visas and consular services
- Visa information
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Trade with Russia
Trade targets and figures, the main goods traded, investment sectors, the IRIGC-TEC and working group, economic visits and connectivity projects between India and Russia, from the MEA brief of June 2026.
Trade and investment between India and Russia (4 min read, from the MEA brief)
India and Russia: recent developments
Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.
7th India-Russia Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan (October 14, 2026)
The 7th round of talks under the ‘India-Russia Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan’ was held in New Delhi on 14 October 2026. It was co-chaired by India’s Deputy National Security Adviser, Mr. Pavan Kapoor and Russia’s Deputy Secretary of the Security Council, Mr. Aleksandr Venediktov.
Source: the full text on mea.gov.in, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Advisory for Indians traveling to Russia
We are continuing to see reports about Indian nationals recruited into the Russian armed forces. Government has on several occasions over the past two years underlined the risks and dangers inherent in this course of action and advised Indian citizens from time to time to be cautious while pursuing job opportunities abroad and not get lured by any job offers from unverified individuals.
Source: the full text on mea.gov.in, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
PM Modi meets President Putin on margins of 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Vladimir Putin on the margins of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, their second meeting this year after Bishkek on 31st August 2026. They welcomed INNOPROM India, held for the first time in India from 9-11 September 2026, and Putin invited Modi to Russia for the 24th India-Russia Annual Summit.
Source: Prime Minister meets with the President of the Russian Federation on the sidelines of BRICS Summit, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
PM Modi meets President Putin in Bishkek on margins of 26th SCO Summit
Prime Minister Modi met President Putin in Bishkek on the margins of the 26th SCO Summit, their first meeting this year after the 23rd Annual Summit in Delhi in December 2025. They reviewed cooperation in fields including defence, energy and space, and welcomed the outcome of the 27th Inter-Governmental Commission held on 24 August 2026 in Moscow.
Source: Meeting of Prime Minister with the President of the Russian Federation, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
EAM Jaishankar opens 27th Session of India-Russia IRIGC-TEC in Moscow
At the 27th Session of the IRIGC-TEC in Moscow, EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar said bilateral trade in goods rose from about USD 13 billion in 2021-22 to nearly USD 60 billion in 2025-26, while the trade imbalance grew to over USD 50 billion. He proposed a focus on outcomes, closer engagement with business and new opportunities, toward USD 100 billion in trade by 2030.
Source: EAM’s Opening Remarks during the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
All India and Russia developments, year by year · All countries, week by week
Earlier developments (5)
MEA summons Russian Charge d'Affaires over attack on MV Golden Leo that killed four Indians
The Ministry of External Affairs summoned Russian Charge d'Affaires Vladimir Ladanov and conveyed India's grave concerns and unequivocal condemnation of the attack on the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo on 19 July 2026, which resulted in the loss of four Indian lives. He was asked to convey that targeting commercial shipping is unacceptable.
Source: Russian Chargé d’Affaires Summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Russia hold 14th Joint Working Group meeting on Counter Terrorism in New Delhi
The 14th meeting of the India-Russia Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism took place on 08 July 2026 in New Delhi, co-chaired by Secretary (West) Sibi George and Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky. Both sides condemned terrorism in all its forms, agreed to enhance cooperation, and will hold the next meeting in Russia.
Source: 14th meeting of the India-Russia Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov visits India for BRICS meeting, holds talks with EAM and calls on PM
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited India for the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting on 14-15 May 2026. He held a bilateral meeting with EAM Dr. S Jaishankar on 13 May 2026 and called on Prime Minister Modi on 14 May 2026, briefing him on progress since the last Annual Summit in December 2025.
Source: Visit of Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Sergei Lavrov, to India (May 13-15, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Russian First Deputy PM Manturov visits India, meets EAM and calls on PM Modi
First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, co-chair of the IRIGC-TEC, visited India on 02-03 April 2026 and met EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar on 02 April 2026 in New Delhi. They discussed trade, energy, fertilizers, connectivity and mobility. He also called on Prime Minister Modi and met Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval.
Source: Visit of First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, H.E. Denis Manturov to India (April 02-03, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Russia hold Foreign Office Consultations led by Misri and Rudenko
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held Foreign Office Consultations with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko on March 30, 2026. They reviewed bilateral ties and progress on decisions of the 23rd Annual Summit held in New Delhi in December 2025. The last round was held in Moscow in March 2025.
Source: India - Russia Foreign Office Consultations (March 30, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Russia: guide
The full guideRelations
India and Russia: diplomatic relations and milestones
The strategic partnership between India and Russia, its dialogue mechanisms, the Annual Summits, recent leader, ministerial and parliamentary contacts, and multilateral cooperation, from the MEA brief of June 2026.
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and Russia
Trade targets and figures, the main goods traded, investment sectors, the IRIGC-TEC and working group, economic visits and connectivity projects between India and Russia, from the MEA brief of June 2026.
Development and cooperation
India and Russia: defence, science and technical cooperation
Defence cooperation and military exercises, the IRIGC-M&MTC, science and technology, nuclear energy at Kudankulam and ITEC training for Russian nationals, from the MEA brief of June 2026.
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and the Indian community in Russia
Cultural links, festivals and visits in 2025 and 2026, Indian students and Indian languages in Russia, and the school and university cooperation mechanisms, from the MEA brief of June 2026.
Practical guide
Russia in India: embassy, consulates and how to get help
Contact details of the Russian Embassy in New Delhi, the consulates and honorary consulates in India, the national day, and the e-visa, tourism and worker facts in the MEA brief of June 2026.
Read the full guide to India and Russia
Russia also appears in the topic guide: India's Defence Cooperation Partners by Region.
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of June 2026, with later MEA documents where marked as updated.
Events
No upcoming public events from Russia. Get updates to hear about new ones.
Consulates and offices elsewhere in India
Career consulates and trade offices, from the MEA register, read 24 September 2026.
Honorary consulates
Hyderabad
Honorary Consulate of the Russian Federation
Sasha Villa , 1-86, Row House, No. 1, Palm County, Dargah Hussain, Shah Wali P.O. Golconda, Hyderabad - 500008
Tel: +914023565006
Thiruvananthapuram
Honorary Consulate
Gorky Hills, S Roerich Road, Vanross Jn. Universiity, Thiruvananthapuram-695034
Tel: 04712338399
Honorary consuls are not career diplomats. Their services are usually limited; check with the embassy for passports and visas.
India in Russia
India has 5 offices in Russia, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian missions in Russia.
Questions about the Embassy of the Russian Federation
Where is the Embassy of the Russian Federation in New Delhi?
The chancery of the Embassy of the Russian Federation is at 50-F, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the telephone number of the Embassy of the Russian Federation?
The register lists +91-11-26873802, 26110565, 26889160, and the email rusembindia@mid.ru.
Who is the Ambassador of Russia to India?
H.E. Mr. Denis Alipov, Ambassador. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.
When is the national day of Russia?
12 June (Day of Russia), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.
Does Russia have consulates in India?
Consulates or offices in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai. Honorary consulates in Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram. Source: MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the official website of the Embassy of the Russian Federation?
https://india.mid.ru/en/
What is the latest development in India and Russia relations?
7th India-Russia Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan (October 14, 2026) (14 October 2026). The 7th round of talks under the ‘India-Russia Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan’ was held in New Delhi on 14 October 2026. It was co-chaired by India’s Deputy National Security Adviser, Mr. Pavan Kapoor and Russia’s Deputy Secretary of the Security Council, Mr. Aleksandr Venediktov. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.