russian visa apply on route
 

Hi im on my way back from africa and have a mad idea to go to russia im in switzerland at the min can any help me on how to get a visa for russia ,im from ireland

The first step must surely be to look up a Russian Embassy website!

Having said that, some Russian Embassies will not issue Visas to those already travelling if they do not have a Residency permit/rights for the country where they apply - so look up the Russian Embassy in the country you are in!
The first thing I found on Google was -
Russian Embassy in Bern, Switzerland or
Russian Consulate in Geneva, Switzerland


Failing that return your Passport (if not with yourself) to your country of residency and get someone to apply there.
The first thing I found on Google was -
Russian Embassy in Dublin, Ireland

There are Agencies who will help and arrange things. Again - look them up!
The first thing I found on Google was -
Russian Visa Services in Ireland | Russian Visa.net

I am sure more inventive or determined travellers than I, can find more..