Embassy of Russia, London
| Embassy of Russia in London | |
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| Coordinates | 51°30′28.1″N 0°11′27.4″W / 51.507806°N 0.190944°WCoordinates: 51°30′28.1″N 0°11′27.4″W / 51.507806°N 0.190944°W |
| Location | Holland Park, London |
| Address | 6/7 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, W8 4QP |
| Ambassador | Alexander Vladimirovich Yakovenko |
The Embassy of Russia in London is the diplomatic mission of Russia in the United Kingdom. The main building and Consular section is located at 5 and 6-7 Kensington Palace Gardens at the junction with Bayswater Road, with the Ambassador's Residence located in a separate building at 13 Kensington Palace Gardens (Harrington House). Russia also maintains a Defence Attaché's Office at 44 Millfield Lane, Highgate and an Office of the Trade Representative at 33 Highgate West Hill, Highgate.
The embassy of the Russian Empire was located at Chesham Place, Belgravia; this then functioned as the Embassy of the new Soviet Union from 1924-27. Diplomatic relations were suspended during the period 1927-29 and following their resumption the Soviet government moved to the various buildings on Kensington Palace Gardens which were inherited by the Russian Federation following the dissolution of the USSR.
The embassy has seen several protests over the years:
The embassy as seen from Bayswater Road
Plaque outside the embassy on Bayswater Road in English and Russian depicting the Coat of arms of Russia
The Ambassador's Residence at 13 Kensington Palace Gardens
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