At the beginning of the 20th century, an American mission claimed a building for the embassy in the Lenin Mountains, but this venture failed. Then the US diplomatic service was located on Mokhovaya Street, 13, in the very center of Moscow, in the immediate vicinity of the Kremlin. During the Cold War, it was decided to increase the distance, and the US Embassy moved to Novinsky Boulevard.
US Embassy in Moscow
The address that can be seen on the official resource of the embassy is Moscow, Bolshoi Devyatinsky per., 8. Other sources show a slightly different address: Moscow City, Novinsky Boulevard, 19/23. How is this possible? The fact is that Novinsky Boulevard and Bolshoy Devyatinsky Lane intersect, so the embassy building simultaneously belongs to both of these streets, and indeed has two addresses, both of them are correct. From Novinsky Boulevard, the entrance for visitors is easier to find.
Embassy Index: 121099, tel. (495) 728-5000, fax: 728-5090. You can contact us with questions and e-mail:
In fact, the US Embassy is not one building. We can say that the American diplomatic mission occupies a whole quarter in Moscow, which is limited to Novinsky Boulevard, Konyushkovskaya Street and Bolshoi Devyatinsky Lane.
How to get to the US Embassy
Visitors who apply for an American visa need to go from 19. Novinsky Boulevard. You can get there by various means of transport.
The nearest metro is Barrikadnaya station. There is only one way out, then you need to climb up Barrikadnaya Street, then turn right on the Garden Ring and walk along it several hundred meters. The journey from the metro takes about 5-7 minutes, but if you have an appointment scheduled, it’s good to arrive early just in case. It’s best to go 15 minutes before the appointed time.
The main entrance for visitors is marked with the American flag, it is the only one on the entire building, therefore, focusing on it, you will not be mistaken.
You can get there by car, but remember that on the way you can get stuck in traffic and be late. There are parking problems near the embassy: there are not so many places.
