“Embassy Open House” for Indian Nationals in the Russian Federation


Embassy of India, Moscow, has an existing “walk-in” system to resolve issues facing members of the Indian community in Russia. As per this procedure, any person with a concern requiring immediate attention can meet, during office hours, with the appropriate Embassy officer as per the following work distribution:

For Community Welfare and Educational issues:
Mr. V. Kumar, Minister (Education & Community Welfare)
Tel: 8-495-917 1436
Email: edu[dot]moscow[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

For Consular issues:
Ms. Reena Varma, sscons[dot]moscow[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
Tel: 8-495-7837535 Ext. 275
Email: cons[dot]moscow[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

For Economic, Investment and Trade issues: 

Dr. Vinod Gaikwad, First Secretary (Economic & Commerce)
Tel: 8-495-783 7534
Email:  eco[dot]moscow[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

For Economic, Investment and Trade issues prior appointment may be sought by sending request on eco.moscow@mea.gov.in 

For Customs issues:
Mr. Arvind Saran, First Secretary (Trade)
Tel: 8-495-917 1752
Email:  eco[dot]moscow[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

         This “walk-in” system will continue to function.

2. Furthermore, the Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation / Deputy Chief of Mission would be available for an “Open House” on every Wednesday from 1630 hrs – 1730 hrs. Any person with a petition or unresolved issue that he/she would like to raise is welcome to arrive at the Embassy of India, Moscow, between 1600-1630 hrs on a Wednesday at the main Embassy building at 6-8 Vorontsovo Polye. In case the Embassy is closed on a Wednesday due to an official holiday, then the Open House procedure will be applied the following day.