Australia–Russia relations

AustralianndashRussian relations date back from first contact in 1807, with the arrival of a Russian vessel in Sydney. Consular relations were established in 1857. Diplomatic relations were established in 1942, and the first Australian embassy opened in 1943. Australia has an embassy in Moscow and 2 consulates (in Vladivostok and Saint Petersburg). Russia has an embassy in Canberra and a consulate-general in Sydney. Both countries are members of APEC.

ee also

*Foreign relations of Australia
*Foreign relations of Russia
*Russians in Australia

Links

* [http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/russia/index.html Australian Department of Foreign Affaires and Trade about the relation with Russia]
* [http://www.russia.embassy.gov.au/ Australian embassy in Moscow]
* [http://www.australia.mid.ru/ Russian embassy in Canberra]