Embassy of India, Moscow
{{Short description|Diplomatic mission of India in Russia}}
{{Infobox Diplomatic Mission
| name = Embassy of India, Moscow
| image = Moscow, Vorontsovo Pole 6 (2).jpg
| caption = Embassy of India, Moscow
| address = 6-8, Ulitsa Vorontsovo Polye
| coordinates = {{coord|55|45|10.2|N|37|39|00|E}}
| ambassador = Vinay Kumar
| website = {{official|https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in}}
}}
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.{{Cite web |title=Welcome to the Embassy of India, Moscow |url=https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/index.php |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=Embassy of India, Moscow}}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.{{cite web |title=India to open new consulates in Russia |url=https://indbiz.gov.in/35494-2/ |website=IndBiz |access-date=2025-02-07}}
History
The Embassy of India in Moscow ({{Langx|hi|मॉस्को में भारत का दूतावास}}; {{Langx|ru|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.{{Cite web |title=Indian Diplomatic Estate in Moscow |url=https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/indian-diplomatic-estate-in-moscow.php |access-date=2023-10-26 |website=indianembassy-moscow.gov.in}} 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.
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.{{Cite web |date=12 December 2022 |title=India one of most important poles in multipolar world order, says Russia |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-important-poles-multipolar-world-united-nations-security-council-russia-2308054-2022-12-12 |access-date=2022-12-24 |website=India Today |language=en}}
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.{{Cite web |title=India-Russia Bilateral Relations |url=https://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/India-Russia_june_2024.pdf |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India}}{{Cite web |title=Embassy Buildings in Moscow |url=https://mos.ru/en/architecture/embassy-buildings |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=Moscow City Planning Department}}{{Cite news |title=India-Russia Trade Crosses $40 Billion in 2024 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-russia-trade-2024 |date=2025-01-10 |access-date=2025-02-07 |work=The Economic Times}}{{cite news |title=India-Russia trade partnership strengthens |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-russia-trade-partnership |date=2025-01-05 |access-date=2025-02-07 |work=The Financial Express}}{{cite news |last=Gupta |first=A.K. Sen |date=5 January 2015 |title=India-Russia trade relations back in Spotlight |url=https://www.thedollarbusiness.com/india-russia-relations-back-in-spotlight/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318140747/https://www.thedollarbusiness.com/india-russia-relations-back-in-spotlight/ |archive-date=18 March 2015 |access-date=8 February 2015 |work=The Dollar Business}}{{Cite web |title=Embassy of India, Moscow - Official Website |url=https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/ |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=Embassy of India, Moscow}}
See also
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in}}
- [https://www.instagram.com/india_in_russia/ India in Russia on Instagram]
{{Diplomatic missions of India}}
{{Diplomatic missions in Russia}}