Russian Ministry of Magic

• Type: Governmental Body
• Location: Russia
• Owner/Residents: The Russian wizarding community (implied)
• Key Features: Unknown

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.

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.

There is no information available regarding the specific layout or departments of the Russian Ministry of Magic.

• 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 broomsticks (Pottermore).