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Russia: parental child abduction

Information for parents whose British child has been abducted in Russia by the other parent or a relative.

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From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published:
15 November 2019
Last updated:
14 May 2026
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  1. Updates to the contact details for the Russia Central Authority and information on the applicability of foreign court judgements in Russia.

  2. Contact details for Russia Central Authority have been updated. Contact details for the state agency supporting Russia Central Authority have been added.

  3. Contact details updated

  4. Information for mediation service providers in the regions of Russia has been added and links updated. The type of Russian passport required to leave Russia has been clarified.

  5. Updated guidance to include which documentation is required for exiting Russia.

  6. Updated 31.01.2022

  7. Updated on 17 November 2021

  8. First published.

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Parental child abduction: Russia

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Includes information on

  • organisations, which may be able to help and their contact details
  • applicable legal mechanism
  • custody issues
  • mediation

See also information for parents whose child may be abducted abroad

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