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Russian embassies in a number of countries have temporarily suspended the provision of services and reception of citizens due to the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, diplomats remain at their workplaces and are ready to provide assistance to Russian citizens in case of emergency, RIA Novosti reports.
In particular, the Russian Embassy in Washington announced the termination of all consular, notarial and public services, a measure has been introduced to ensure the safety of visitors. The diplomatic agency recommended contacting the Russian Visa Center and promised to accept citizens who signed up before March 16, first of all, after normalizing their work.
The Russian Consulate in Madrid has also suspended operations since Monday. In urgent cases, it is recommended to call emergency numbers, and access to the consulate is permitted only in medical masks.
The consular department of the Russian Embassy in Berlin temporarily stopped receiving visitors, recommending applying for permission to enter Russia at the visa center located in the German capital.
The consular department of the Russian Embassy in Belgium, which stopped the reception of citizens, reported that it is possible to contact the diplomatic service by phone (including for emergency communications) and e-mail.
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