The main task of any embassy is to maintain diplomatic relations between the two states, promote culture, promote mutual understanding and help build constructive relations. The Singapore Embassy in Moscow is no exception. On June 7, 2018, the two countries celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with solemn receptions in their embassies.
History of interstate relations
Despite the fact that Singapore is a relatively young state, diplomatic relations between Russia and this country were established back in 1890. At that time, Singapore was still part of the British Empire, Russia was represented on the island by an official with the rank of consul, he was Artemy Markovich Vyvodtsev. A year after the arrival of the Russian consul on the island, Singapore was visited by the Russian Tsarevich Nikolai Alexandrovich, the future Emperor Nikolai ll.
Diplomatic relations between Singapore and the USSR were established in 1968, when a traderepresentation of the Asian Republic. From the very beginning, relations between the two states developed in the most productive way, as Singapore sought to establish mutually beneficial trade ties, regardless of political differences.
The current state of Singapore's economy and its huge influence on international trade makes this Asian country an advantageous trading partner with which constant close contact is required for bilateral interests.
Embassy in Kamennaya Sloboda
Although Singapore has permanent diplomatic relations with many countries of the world, not all of them have an embassy of the republic. But since relations with Russia are extremely important, there is an embassy of Singapore in Moscow. The competence of the embassy includes not only political, but also economic issues, as well as the obligation to provide consular services to both Russian and Singaporean citizens.
Since 1971, the address of the Singapore Embassy in Moscow is: Kamennaya Sloboda lane, building 5. Ordinary Russian citizens may need a Singapore visa if the visit is planned to last more than three days and will not be transit. A tourist visa to Singapore is issued on the official website of the embassy. To do this, you will need to fill out a special form in English, attach a photo and pay a visa fee. In addition, a visa can be issued through authorized partners of the embassy.
However, the embassySingapore exists, among other things, so that citizens of this country living in Russia can apply for help and draw up the necessary documents.
