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.

The Chancery Building was previously owned by an arts patron, a textile magnate, and the Soviet government before being transferred to India in 1952.

Since then, the Indian Embassy in Moscow has played a key role in strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in defense, trade, and cultural exchange.

[4] 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.