Situated in Eastern Europe, Russia 🇷🇺 (officially Russian Federation) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 143.5 million and a total area of 17,098,242 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Russia through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Moscow, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Russia located?
Geographically, Russia belongs to Eastern Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 17,098,242 km², which makes it the 1st largest country or territory on Earth.
Russia has a coastline as well as land borders with Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, Norway, Poland and Ukraine — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Moscow, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how russian life really works.
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Who lives in Russia?
Around 143.5 million people live in Russia, making it the 9th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Russia is called a Russian.
The main language spoken here is Russian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Russia — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Russian ruble (RUB, symbol ₽). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Russia is +7. Websites from the country typically use the .ru internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Russia are its flag, its capital Moscow, and its approximate population of 143.5 million.
Neighbouring countries
Russia shares borders with 14 countries:
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- China
- Estonia
- Finland
- Georgia
- Kazakhstan
- North Korea
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Mongolia
- Norway
- Poland
- Ukraine
Fun facts about Russia
- Russia's flag emoji is 🇷🇺 — its two-letter country code is RU and its three-letter code is RUS.
- Russia covers 17,098,242 km², ranking 1st in the world by area.
- With about 143.5 million people, Russia holds the 9th spot in the world population ranking.
- Russia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Russia shares borders with 14 countries.
Russia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Russia?
- The capital of Russia is Moscow.
- What is the population of Russia?
- Russia has a population of approximately 143,533,851 people, ranking 9th in the world.
- Where is Russia located?
- Russia is located in Eastern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Russia?
- The main language spoken in Russia is Russian.
- What currency is used in Russia?
- Russia uses the Russian ruble (RUB).
