Europe

Russia

Russia is a country in Eastern Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.

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Quick Facts

Capital
Moscow
Continent
Europe
Region
Eastern Europe
Population
146 million
Area
17,098,246 km²
Currency
Russian ruble (RUB)
Official language
Russian
Calling code
+73
Internet TLD
.ru
Time zone
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
Russia map preview: 60.00, 100.00

Geography

Russia is in Eastern Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 60, 100; it has Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, North Korea, Norway, Poland, Ukraine.

Neighboring countries: Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, North Korea, Norway, Poland, Ukraine

People and Culture

Russia uses Russian in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.

Food: Food culture in Russia varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.

Short History

Russia is recorded with the official name Russian Federation. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.

Famous Places and Travel Facts

FAQs about Russia

What is the capital of Russia?

The capital of Russia is Moscow.

What continent is Russia in?

Russia is in Europe.

What currency does Russia use?

Russia uses the Russian ruble.

What language is spoken in Russia?

Russian is listed for Russia in this database.

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