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Russia: the essentials
Emergency numbers, the embassies of Albania and Kosovo, visas for both passports and official travel advice for Russia. Every fact has its source and the date we checked it.
Before any travel, read the FCDO official advice for Russia: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/russia
Emergency numbers
- 112All services
Source: GOV.UK (FCDO) travel advice: Russia — getting help · checked 25 October 2026
Embassies and consulates
For passports, documents and help when you are in trouble.
Missions of Albania
Embassy — Moskë / Moscow
Mytnaya street 3, office 8, 119049 Moscow
Phone: +7 495 982 38 52
Consular emergency line: +7 929 968 05 38
Source: Ambasada e Republikës së Shqipërisë në Federatën Ruse (ambasadat.gov.al) · checked 25 October 2026
Russia: missions in Kosovo and Albania
Russia in Albania
Embassy — Tiranë / Tirana
Str. “Dervish Shaba”,Tirana, Mjull-Bathore
Phone: (+355) 4 2 256 040 Fax: (+355) 4 2 256 046
Email: embrusalbania@mid.ru
Source: Albania MFA Diplomatic List, February 2026 (official) · checked 26 October 2026
Visas and entry
Rules change. Before any trip, check the official source and your passport expiry date. This is general information, not legal advice.
With an Albanian passport
The Foreign Ministry's visa table lists “visa required” for ordinary Albanian passports. You apply at the Russian Embassy in Tirana.
Source: Ministria për Evropën dhe Punët e Jashtme: Regjimi i vizave për shtetasit shqiptarë · checked 25 October 2026
With a Kosovo passport
Official travel and safety advice
The UK government (FCDO) publishes official advice on safety, local laws, health and risks in Russia. It is written for British travellers, but most of it applies to everyone.
Source: GOV.UK (FCDO) foreign travel advice: Russia · checked 25 October 2026