Russia — Country Facts & Profile
Россия
Eastern Europe, Europe
With its capital at Moscow and official language Russian, Russia is among the European nations spanning 17,098,246 km². The country counts 146,028,325 residents and lies within Eastern Europe. It ranks #9 in the world by population and #1 by land area. The national currency is the Russian ruble (₽ RUB).
At a Glance
Living Indicators
Key indicators for visiting or living in Russia.
Geographic Profile
Russia is located in Eastern Europe at coordinates 60.00°N, 100.00°E. It shares borders with 14 countries. Total land area: 17,098,246 km² (6,601,667 mi²). Population density: 9 people per km². The highest point is Mount Elbrus at 5,642 m.
Economic Indicators
Russia has a GDP per capita of $14,889, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Key Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Russia, including Volgograd Arena with a capacity of 45,568 seats.
45,568 seats
Cultural Heritage
Russia is home to 34 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.
34
World Heritage Sites
Driving & Speed Limits
General road speed limits in Russia are 60 km/h in urban areas, 90 km/h on rural roads, and 110 km/h on motorways.
General speed limits. Local exceptions may apply. Source: Wikidata.
Urban Centres in Russia
Provinces & Regions
Moscow
91 cities · 17,796,433 people
Largest: Moscow
St.-Petersburg
40 cities · 8,326,139 people
Largest: Saint Petersburg
Moscow Oblast
179 cities · 6,654,328 people
Largest: Khimki
Krasnodar Krai
143 cities · 4,266,184 people
Largest: Krasnodar
Sverdlovsk Oblast
79 cities · 3,981,655 people
Largest: Yekaterinburg
Rostov
77 cities · 3,361,991 people
Largest: Rostov-on-Don
Chelyabinsk
61 cities · 3,098,218 people
Largest: Chelyabinsk
Tatarstan Republic
46 cities · 3,009,497 people
Largest: Kazan
Bashkortostan Republic
61 cities · 2,841,646 people
Largest: Ufa
Samara Oblast
40 cities · 2,701,645 people
Largest: Samara
Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
61 cities · 2,597,888 people
Largest: Nizhniy Novgorod
Kuzbass
44 cities · 2,547,019 people
Largest: Kemerovo
Krasnoyarsk Krai
53 cities · 2,415,837 people
Largest: Krasnoyarsk
Novosibirsk Oblast
42 cities · 2,315,030 people
Largest: Novosibirsk
Stavropol Kray
75 cities · 2,106,187 people
Largest: Stavropol
Perm Krai
42 cities · 2,028,809 people
Largest: Perm
Volgograd Oblast
37 cities · 2,003,953 people
Largest: Volgograd
Irkutsk Oblast
44 cities · 1,996,304 people
Largest: Irkutsk
Saratov Oblast
41 cities · 1,927,032 people
Largest: Saratov
Voronezh Oblast
45 cities · 1,809,674 people
Largest: Voronezh
Leningradskaya Oblast'
66 cities · 1,794,315 people
Largest: Akademicheskoe
Khabarovsk
24 cities · 1,765,047 people
Largest: Khabarovsk
Primorye
48 cities · 1,684,378 people
Largest: Vladivostok
Altai Krai
55 cities · 1,677,508 people
Largest: Barnaul
Dagestan
64 cities · 1,576,260 people
Largest: Makhachkala
Omsk Oblast
34 cities · 1,495,057 people
Largest: Omsk
Orenburg Oblast
30 cities · 1,492,933 people
Largest: Orenburg
Khanty-Mansia
32 cities · 1,401,795 people
Largest: Surgut
Tula Oblast
38 cities · 1,247,080 people
Largest: Tula
Vladimir Oblast
34 cities · 1,182,847 people
Largest: Vladimir
Tyumen Oblast
21 cities · 1,147,152 people
Largest: Tyumen
Udmurtiya Republic
21 cities · 1,144,478 people
Largest: Izhevsk
Yaroslavl Oblast
16 cities · 1,062,114 people
Largest: Yaroslavl
Belgorod Oblast
32 cities · 1,060,466 people
Largest: Belgorod
Penza Oblast
31 cities · 1,035,331 people
Largest: Penza
Tver Oblast
34 cities · 1,019,465 people
Largest: Tver
Kirov Oblast
38 cities · 1,005,312 people
Largest: Kirov
Ulyanovsk
23 cities · 949,285 people
Largest: Ulyanovsk
Arkhangelskaya
21 cities · 945,724 people
Largest: Arkhangel’sk
Vologda Oblast
25 cities · 900,038 people
Largest: Cherepovets
Tomsk Oblast
21 cities · 896,649 people
Largest: Tomsk
Bryansk Oblast
33 cities · 883,696 people
Largest: Bryansk
Ivanovo Oblast
22 cities · 863,455 people
Largest: Ivanovo
Chuvash Republic
16 cities · 851,338 people
Largest: Cheboksary
Chechnya
54 cities · 851,288 people
Largest: Grozny
Lipetsk Oblast
16 cities · 816,905 people
Largest: Lipetsk
Ryazan Oblast
21 cities · 803,546 people
Largest: Ryazan’
Komi
23 cities · 778,200 people
Largest: Syktyvkar
Kaluga Oblast
23 cities · 777,976 people
Largest: Kaluga
Kaliningrad Oblast
19 cities · 768,433 people
Largest: Kaliningrad
Murmansk
25 cities · 759,361 people
Largest: Murmansk
Astrakhan Oblast
17 cities · 745,412 people
Largest: Astrakhan
Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray
33 cities · 734,484 people
Largest: Chita
Kursk Oblast
17 cities · 729,243 people
Largest: Kursk
Smolensk Oblast
16 cities · 688,796 people
Largest: Smolensk
Tambov Oblast
20 cities · 666,472 people
Largest: Tambov
Kabardino-Balkariya Republic
29 cities · 622,575 people
Largest: Nalchik
Amur Oblast
24 cities · 618,785 people
Largest: Blagoveshchensk
Buryatiya Republic
28 cities · 605,405 people
Largest: Ulan-Ude
Sakha
30 cities · 600,372 people
Largest: Yakutsk
Kurgan Oblast
20 cities · 561,998 people
Largest: Kurgan
Ingushetiya Republic
20 cities · 543,651 people
Largest: Nazran
North Ossetia–Alania
17 cities · 525,675 people
Largest: Vladikavkaz
Mordoviya Republic
19 cities · 522,783 people
Largest: Saransk
Karelia
17 cities · 520,353 people
Largest: Petrozavodsk
Kostroma Oblast
16 cities · 481,748 people
Largest: Kostroma
Oryol oblast
13 cities · 477,918 people
Largest: Orël
Pskov Oblast
17 cities · 467,194 people
Largest: Pskov
Mariy-El Republic
15 cities · 457,410 people
Largest: Yoshkar-Ola
Yamalo-Nenets
14 cities · 454,629 people
Largest: Noyabrsk
Novgorod Oblast
15 cities · 449,278 people
Largest: Velikiy Novgorod
Sakhalin Oblast
17 cities · 426,990 people
Largest: Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Khakasiya Republic
13 cities · 402,766 people
Largest: Abakan
Adygeya Republic
11 cities · 267,438 people
Largest: Maykop
Kamchatka
5 cities · 265,363 people
Largest: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic
13 cities · 264,725 people
Largest: Cherkessk
Kalmykiya Republic
11 cities · 187,414 people
Largest: Elista
Republic of Tyva
7 cities · 171,144 people
Largest: Kyzyl
Magadan Oblast
3 cities · 106,496 people
Largest: Magadan
Jewish Autonomous Oblast
6 cities · 105,410 people
Largest: Birobidzhan
Altai
5 cities · 95,294 people
Largest: Gorno-Altaysk
Nenets
3 cities · 47,498 people
Largest: Narian-Mar
Chukotka
2 cities · 21,361 people
Largest: Anadyr
Frequently Asked Questions about Russia
- What is the capital of Russia?
- The capital of Russia is Moscow.
- What is the population of Russia?
- Russia has a population of approximately 146,028,325 people.
- What continent is Russia in?
- Russia is located in Europe, in the Eastern Europe subregion.
- Where is Russia located?
- Russia is located in Eastern Europe, Europe, at coordinates 60.0°N, 100.0°E.
- What currency does Russia use?
- Russia uses the Russian ruble (₽ RUB).
- What is the capital and currency of Russia?
- The capital of Russia is Moscow and the currency is the Russian ruble (RUB).
- What language is spoken in Russia?
- The official language of Russia is Russian.
- What is the area of Russia?
- Russia covers a total area of 17,098,246 km² (6,601,667 square miles).
- How large is Russia in square miles?
- Russia has a total area of approximately 6,601,667 square miles (17,098,246 km²).
- What is the population density of Russia?
- Russia has a population density of approximately 9 people per km².
- Is Russia an independent country?
- Yes, Russia is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Russia border?
- Russia shares land borders with 14 countries.
- What is the GDP per capita of Russia?
- The GDP per capita of Russia is approximately $14,889.
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Russia have?
- Russia has 34 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- What countries border Russia?
- Russia shares land borders with: Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, Norway, Poland, Ukraine.
- What is the country calling code for Russia?
- The international calling code for Russia is +7. To call Russia from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +7 and the local number.
- What time zone is Russia in?
- Russia spans 9 time zones: UTC+03:00, UTC+04:00, UTC+06:00, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00, UTC+12:00.
- What is the highest point in Russia?
- The highest point in Russia is Mount Elbrus at 5,642 m (18,510 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Russia?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Russia is approximately $15,320 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Russia?
- The average internet speed in Russia is 93 Mbps, which is considered fast by global standards.
- What are the speed limits in Russia?
- Speed limits in Russia: 60 km/h in urban areas, 90 km/h on rural roads, 110 km/h on motorways. Local exceptions may apply.