Embassy of Russia, Copenhagen

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Embassy of the Russian Federation in Copenhagen
Посольство Российской Федерации в Копенгагене
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LocationCopenhagen, Denmark
AddressKristianiagade 5[1]
Coordinates55°41′39″N 12°35′09″E / 55.6942°N 12.5858°E / 55.6942; 12.5858Coordinates: 55°41′39″N 12°35′09″E / 55.6942°N 12.5858°E / 55.6942; 12.5858
Ambassador [ru]

The Embassy of Russia in Copenhagen is the diplomatic mission of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Denmark. The chancery is located at Kristianiagade 5 in Indre Østerbro, Copenhagen, and is a heritage listed building.

History[]

In 1897, Otto Mønsted, a Danish entrepreneur and margarine magnate, purchased three parcels of land in Østerbro, Copenhagen and commissioned architect Vilhelm Dahlerup to design a villa on the site.[2] Dahlerup, who specialised in Italian Renaissance style design had previously designed the Hotel D’Angleterre, the Jesus Church in Valby, the National Gallery, and the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, amongst others.[3] Completed in 1899, the building of the mansion cost Mønsted half a million kroner.[3]

The entrance was decorated with a monogram with the initials AOM (for Anna-Otto-Mønsted). The Mønsteds kept a large staff in their mansion, with gardeners creating a large garden, and in the garage Mønsted kept Copenhagen's most expensive car. The Mønsteds also bred and kept race horses in the barn.[2]

In 1934, Anna Mønsted sold the mansion for 265,000 kroner to Countess , a Danish actress, who became the last private owner of the mansion.[3] Scheel, an animal lover, who was widely regarded as being eccentric,[4] kept a hen house in the yard and sold eggs to her neighbours.[3]

During the occupation of Denmark by Nazi Germany, the mansion was the headquarters of the Northern Society which promoted cultural co-operation between Nazi Germany and the Nordic countries.[3]

In 1950, the Soviet Union signed a contract leasing the mansion for 20,000 kroner per year. In 1982, the mansion, as well as Kristianiagade 3 (consulate) and Bergensgade 11 (embassy school), were granted to the Soviets, on the basis of reciprocity, free of charge for the purpose of embassy requirements for a period of 70 years, until 31 December 2051.[3]

The building and garage are , having entered the register of the Danish Heritage Agency on 3 December 1991.[5][6]

After the Russian invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine in February 2022, the street outside the embassy has been home to growing demonstrations in support of Ukraine. Speaches by the Danish PM Mette Frederiksen and opposition leader Jakob Ellemann-Jensen have been give, both showing sympathy for Ukraine and both condemming Russia.[7]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Diplomatic missions" (PDF). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). p. 157. Retrieved 2009-10-08.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ a b "Otto Mønsteds Fond 75 års jubilæum" (in Danish). Copenhagen: Otto Mønsteds Fond. 2009. pp. 12–13. Retrieved 2009-10-08.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ a b c d e f "History of the building of the Russian Embassy in Denmark". Embassy of Russia in Copenhagen. Archived from the original on 2009-05-23. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
  4. ^ "Musse Scheel" (in Danish). Dansk film database. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
  5. ^ "Bygning: Kristianiagade 5" (in Danish). Danish Heritage Agency. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
  6. ^ "Bygning: Kristianiagade 5" (in Danish). Danish Heritage Agency. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
  7. ^ {{cite web|url=https://www.berlingske.dk/samfund/flere-tusinde-demonstrerede-foran-den-russiske-ambassade-ukraine-staar

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