Original document : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-parental-child-abduction--2

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Guidance

Russia: parental child abduction

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

From:: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published: 15 November 2019
Last updated: 13 December 2022 — See all updates

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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

Published 15 November 2019
Last updated 13 December 2022 + show all updates

13 December 2022
Updated guidance to include which documentation is required for exiting Russia.
31 January 2022
Updated 31.01.2022
17 November 2021
Updated on 17 November 2021
15 November 2019
First published.

Update history

2025-04-28 21:00
Contact details for Russia Central Authority have been updated. Contact details for the state agency supporting Russia Central Authority have been added.

2025-02-20 12:48
Contact details updated

2024-02-20 12:28
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.

2022-12-13 12:08
Updated guidance to include which documentation is required for exiting Russia.