The mission of Pushkin House is to serve as a home and dedicated showcase for Russian culture, with a focus on Anglo-Russian cultural exchange. It aims to be a channel for cultural contacts, building links between Russia and the United Kingdom through informed understanding and the sharing of ideas. It provides education in the Russian language, and is a leading resource centre for individuals and institutions.

The principal objectives of Pushkin House are:

to initiate its own programmes and work with other organisations
to provide a lively, informal meeting-place for those interested in Russia and its culture
to promote the teaching of Russian language and culture
to provide support and facilities for Anglo-Russian cultural organisations
to provide online information on Russia and Russian culture
to facilitate, co-ordinate and distribute information about Russian cultural events in London and elsewhere in the UK
to maintain and develop active contacts and collaboration with a wide range of cultural institutions and organisations in Russia and the UK with similar aims
Pushkin House is a non-profit, non-political organisation.