======Russian Ministry of Magic======
=====Location Information=====
  * **Type:** Governmental Body
  * **Location:** [[Russia]]
  * **Owner/Residents:** The [[Russian]] wizarding community (implied)
  * **Key Features:** Unknown
=====Description and History=====
The Russian Ministry of Magic is the governing body for the wizarding population of [[Russia]]. Its existence is confirmed through diplomatic interactions with the British [[Ministry of Magic]], though its specific structure, history, and internal workings remain unknown within the original novels. It functions as the [[Russian]] equivalent of the British [[Ministry of Magic]], overseeing magical law, international relations, and the regulation of its wizarding community.
The presence of a major magical school in [[Russia]], [[Koldovstoretz]] (Pottermore), further implies a well-established and organized magical society that would necessitate a formal governmental body.
=====Role in the Story=====
The Russian Ministry of Magic is mentioned once, indirectly, in the novels. In 1995, a delirious and mentally unstable [[Barty Crouch Sr.]] escaped from the control of [[Lord Voldemort]] and made his way to [[Hogwarts]]. While speaking nonsensically to what he believed was [[Percy Weasley]], he referenced his ministerial duties, stating:
//"...and I have promised the [[Russian]] delegate an answer on the winged [[horse]] question by Tuesday..."//
This brief mention confirms several key points:
  * The British and Russian Ministries maintain formal diplomatic relations.
  * They communicate via delegates on official matters.
  * Their discussions include the regulation and classification of [[magical creatures]], in this case, a type of "winged [[horse]]". This demonstrates a level of international cooperation consistent with bodies like the [[International Confederation of Wizards]].
=====Known Areas Within=====
There is no information available regarding the specific layout or departments of the Russian Ministry of Magic.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
  * In the //Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup// video game, [[Russia]] has a National [[Quidditch]] Team, which suggests a highly organized magical community capable of supporting such an entity.
  * According to the Pottermore (now Wizarding World) website, the [[Russian]] wizarding school is named [[Koldovstoretz]]. Students from [[Koldovstoretz]] play a version of [[Quidditch]] where they fly on entire, uprooted trees instead of [[broomstick]]s (Pottermore).