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.[1] 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).[2] 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.[3]
History
The embassy of the Russian Empire was located at Chesham Place, Belgravia;[4] this then functioned as the Embassy of the new Soviet Union from 1924-27.[5] 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.[6]
Protests
The embassy has seen several protests over the years:
- 2008 - the Cluster Munition Coalition and Landmine Action protested against Russia's alleged use of cluster bombs in the 2008 South Ossetia War between Russia and Georgia[7]
- 2008 - Pro-Georgian protesters, opposed to Russia's role in the recent South Ossetia War, gathered outside the embassy[8]
- 2011 - Peter Tatchell and supporters protested about the allegedly poor state of gay rights in Russia[9]
- 2012 - a protest was held by people opposed to the jailing of the punk band Pussy Riot.[10]
- 2012 - opponents of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria (which is strongly supported by Russia) protested outside the embassy, allegedly damaging it[11]
- 2013 - a large protest, attended by the actor Jude Law and musician Damon Albarn, took place outside the embassy following the arrest of several Greenpeace activists in the Pechora Sea.[12]
- 2013 - a protest occurred seeking to free the journalist Kieron Bryan and the Greenpeace activists[13]
Gallery
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The embassy as seen from Bayswater Road
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Plaque outside the embassy on Bayswater Road in English and Russian depicting the Coat of arms of Russia
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The Ambassador's Residence at 13 Kensington Palace Gardens
References
- ↑ "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "NO.13 KENSINGTON PALACE GARDENS: HARRINGTON HOUSE". 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "NO.13 KENSINGTON PALACE GARDENS: HARRINGTON HOUSE". 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "NO.13 KENSINGTON PALACE GARDENS: HARRINGTON HOUSE". 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "CAMPAIGNERS CONDEMN RUSSIA’S USE OF CLUSTER BOMBS". 19 August 2008.
- ↑ Bloxham, Andy (10 August 2008). "Anti-Russian protest by pro-Georgians outside London embassy". The Daily Telegraph.
- ↑ "London protest against Russia ban on Moscow Gay Pride". 1 July 2011.
- ↑ "Russian Embassy protest supports 'Pussy Riot' - London". 23 April 2012.
- ↑ "Russia protests to Britain regarding attack on Russian Embassy in London". 7 August 2012.
- ↑ "Russian Embassy protest supports 'Pussy Riot' - London". BBC News. 5 October 2013.
- ↑ "Protest to free Kieron Bryan at the Russian Embassy, London". 2 November 2013.
