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
2028 FebruaryApril 2025 — 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

Updates to this page

Published 15 November 2019

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    3. Contact details updated

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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.