The Israeli Consulate in St. Petersburg is part of the diplomatic mission of the State of Israel in Russia. This unit is one of the youngest in the city, it was opened in the wake of improving relations between the two countries in 2011. In addition to standard consular duties, the St. Petersburg branch has image and cultural trader tasks. The consulate has an active cultural department, a department of education and science, as well as a repatriation commission that helps the Jews of St. Petersburg return to their historical homeland.
Consulate of Israel in St. Petersburg. History
Relations between Russia and Israel were restored in 1991 after a long break. It was to the twentieth anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations that the opening of the St. Petersburg Consulate was timed.
Thus, the Consulate General of Israel in St. Petersburg became the first consulate in all of Central and Eastern Europe and the first division of the embassy in Russia outside of Moscow. In response, the Russian Federation opened a consulate general in Haifa.
Tasks of the consulate
For a long time, a significant Jewish community lived in St. Petersburg, and to this day the city has a large choral synagogue and several prayer houses. In addition, several important non-religious cultural organizations operate.
The consulate helps in coordinating the activities of various Jewish structures and oversees its own projects. In addition, it is actively engaged in outreach to the local population, promotes cooperation in the field of culture, education, humanitarian activities and science.
On the official website of the Israeli Consulate in St. Petersburg you can always find relevant information on such cultural events held with the support of the diplomatic mission, such as exhibitions of Israeli artists, theater performances and educational programs.
Despite all the difficulties that exist in bilateral relations, daily routine work contributes to mutual understanding between citizens and deepening cooperation.
