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Explore this Russia map to learn everything you want to know about this country. Learn about Russia’s location on the world map, official symbol, flag, geography, climate, postal/area/zip codes, time zones, etc. Check out Russia’s history, significant states, provinces/districts, & cities, most popular travel destinations and attractions, the capital city’s location, facts and trivia, Top FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), and many more. 

Key Facts of Russia 

Russia, formally Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Russia is the largest country in the world, having a total area of over 17,125,191 square kilometers (6,612,073 sq mi ). Russia covers approximately ⅛ of the earth’s inhabited land. Russia has International borders with 16 sovereign states. The country shares a land boundary with 14 neighboring countries and two maritime boundaries with the United States and Japan. Russia has 83 federal subjects, which have equal representation but vary in level of autonomy. The administrative divisions in Russia are oblasts (provinces), republics, Krais (territories), autonomous oblasts, and federal cities. The official language of Russia is Russian. The country has a broad natural resource base and about 40 UNESCO-listed biosphere reserves. 

Russia Flag

One can explore mapsofworld for more details about the national flag of Russia. The flag is a tricolor flag consisting of three equal horizontal fields, white on the top, blue in the middle, and red on the bottom. The Russian flag was used in 1696 by Russian merchant ships. The official interpretation of the Russian flag at the time of Alexander lll of Russia was:

  • The white color symbolizes nobility and frankness.
  • The blue color symbolizes faithfulness, honesty, impeccability, and purity.
  • The red color for courage, generosity, and love
  • Russia’s current Coat of arms derived directly from its medieval origins, with the double-headed eagle having Byzantine and earlier antecedents. The two main elements of Russian state symbols are the two-headed eagle and the mounted figure slaying the dragon.

Russia Location

Russia Location Map shows the exact location of Russia on the world map. The country is located in the northern part of Eurasia. Russia shares maritime borders with Japan (by the Sea of Okhotsk) and the United States by the Bering Strait. As shown on the map, Russia is located. The country shares its boundary with Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Luhansk, Donetsk, Georgia, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, North Korea, Japan, and United States.

The Latitude and Longitude extent of Russia is 41. and 82. N Latitude and 19. E and 169. E Longitude. One can  Check this Latitude and Longitude Map of Russia for more information.

Russia Capital

The capital of Russia is Moscow. It is located in the far western part of the country. Moscow is the most populous city in Russia, and it’s not just the political center but also the country’s industrial, cultural, scientific, and educational capital. Moscow has been the spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church for more than  600 years. Moscow lies on the Moscow River, a tributary of the Oka and thus of the Volga, in the center of the Vast Plain of European Russia.

Time Zones in Russia

Until 2014, Russia had nine time zones but added two more recently. At present, Russia follows 11 time zones.

  • Eastern European Time (EET)
  • Moscow Standard Time (MSK)
  • Samara Time (SAMT)
  • Yekaterinburg Time (YEKT)
  • Omsk Standard Time (OMST)
  • Krasnoyarsk Time (KRAT)
  • Novosibirsk Time (NOVT)
  • Irkutsk Time (IRKT)
  • Yakutsk Time (YAKT)
  • Vladivostok Time (VLAT)
  • Magadan Time (MAGT)
  • Sakhalin Time (SAKT)
  • Srednekolymsk (SRET)
  • Anadyr Time (ANAT)
  • Kamchatka Time (PETT)

Check Russia Time Zone Map to know more.

Russia Geography

The Physical Map of Russia has all the valuable details about the topographic features of Russia. Russia spans the northernmost edge of Eurasia and has the world’s fourth-longest coastline at 37,653 km (23,396 mi). The country is large than the three continents of the world. The country is home to Europe’s longest river (the Volga), deepest lake (the Baikal), and the largest lake (Ladoga), three lowlands. Geographically the landmass of Russia is divided into five zones Tundra Zone, Taiga Zone or forest, Steppe Zone or Plain, Arid Zon, and Mountain Zone. Most of the country consists of 

  • Two planes (west Siberian plain and East European plain)
  • Three lowlands (The Central Yakutian, North Siberian, and East Siberian)
  • Two Plateaus (the central Siberian plateau and the Lena Plateau
  • Two systems of a mountainous area (East Siberian Mountains and South Siberian Mountains.

Russia Climate 

Russia experiences a wide range of climates due to its vast size. The humid continental climate is predominant in most parts of the country, sparing the Siberian region. Continental Climate dominates the territory of Russia falling in Europe with warm to hot summers and severely cold summers. Rainfall takes place throughout the year. The Siberian region experiences a subarctic and tundra climate in the polar north. The winters are drier than Summers in Eastern Siberia and the Far East. Most Russia witnesses snowfall during winters, whereas some areas adjoining the  Black Sea witness winter rains. Northeast Siberia has recorded the lowest temperatures of -69 degrees Celsius (or 92.2 F). This Russia Climate Map has all the info you need.

Russia History

The traditional history of Russia dates back to the year 862 AD. It was the beginning of the Unification of the region into a single country with the election of Rurik, a Scandinavian Norseman, as the leader of Novgorod. In 882 AD Kievan Rus was founded under the rule of the Rurik dynasty. Kievan Rus was the first East Slavic State. Kievan Rus flourished for around 400 years and then, in 1240, disintegrated due to the Mongol invasions. Established in 1283, the end of the 13th century witnessed the rise of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. In 1547, Ivan IV established the Tsardom of Russia, a centralized Russian State. In 1721, Peter the Great proclaimed the Russian Empire. The

The Russian Empire was among the largest in the world. The Russian Empire had many capable monarchs that ruled the empire for nearly 200 years. By the beginning of the 20 century, the Russian Empire began to witness the social and economic problems which led to the February Revolution of 1917 and, ultimately, its collapse. In 1918, the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic was formed and continued as an independent state for five years. In 1922 a confederation of Russia, Ukraine, Belorussian, and the Transcaucasian Federation led to the formation of the communist state of the Soviet  Union. The Soviet Union lasted till 1991 and its dissolution into 15 independent Republics. In 1991 the Russian Federation became an independent nation. 

Oblasts of Russia

Oblast (Provinces) are the standard division of Russia, with a governor and local legislature, but failing under the governance of the federal government. There are 46 provinces (Oblast) in Russia. Below are the maps of the following 46 oblasts:

Russia Major Cities

The Russia Cities Map depicts valuable details about the major cities in Russia. The six major cities of Russia are:

Russia Airports

Russia has about 227 operational airports registered by the Federal Air Transport Agency as of September 2018. The largest and busiest International Airport in Russia is Moscow Domodedovo International Airport or Domodedovo Airport. The airport is named after the town Domodedovo which is in Moscow Oblast, Russia. The Russia Airports Map shows the location of the major airports in Russia. Some of the busiest airports in Russia are:

  • Sheremetyevo International Airport 
  • Domodedovo International Airport
  • Vnukovo International Airport 
  • Pulkovo Airport
  • Sochi International Airport 

Russia Zip Codes or Postal Codes

Russia has a system of Postal codes based on the federal subject a place is located in. The postal codes in Russia consist of six digits. The first three digits in the postal code refer to the special status of the federal subject or the administrative division. Some of the more prominent subjects have multiple three-digit prefixes. For example, the postal codes of Moscow fall in the range 191-129 and Saint Petersburg between 190-199

Russia Travel

Russia is the world’s largest country and offers various travel experiences. The country has everything from historical sites and cultural activities to treks on the glacier-capped mountains to roaming along the shoreline of the earth’s oldest lake. One can refer to Russia’s rail and road maps for further details. Some of the popular places to visit in Russia are:

  • Lake Baikal
  • Trans-Siberian Railway
  • Altay
  • The Russian Tundra
  • Sochi
  • Kizhi Island
  • Kazan
  • The Golden Ring
  • National Park Curonian Spit
  • Limpopo Zoo
  • Lighthouse Egersheld

FAQs on Russia 

FAQ #1: What continent is Russia in?

Ans:  Russia is part of both Europe and Asia. The Russian territory straddles the continental birders between Europe and Asia.

Faq #2: What Is The Capital Of Russia?

Ans: Moscow is the largest city and national capital of Russia. 

FAQ #3:What is the type of government in Russia? 

Ans: Constitutionally, the country is characterized as a federation and semi-presidential republic. This president is head of state, and the prime minister is head of government.

Faq #4: How big is Russia compared to the US?

Ans: Russia is more significant than the United States in terms of total area. Russia is the first largest country in the world, and the United States is the third largest country in the world in terms of size.

Faq #5: How many time zones are in Russia?

Ans: There are 11 time zones in Russia

FAQ #6:When was Russia founded?

Ans: Russia was founded in the year 862 AD.

FAQ #7:Where is Russia located?

Ans: Russia is located partly in Northern Asia, bordering the Arctic Ocean, and partly in Eastern Europe and the North Pacific Ocean.

Faq #8: How far is Russia from Alaska?

Ans:  The narrowest distance between Mainland Russia and Mainland Alaska is approximately 55 miles. Bering Strait is the body of water between Alaska and Russia.

FAQ #9:Is Crimea part of Russia?

Ans: The Republic of Crimea is Russia’s de facto federal subject (republic). The status of Crimea is disputed. In 2014 Russia invaded and subsequently annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine, although most countries recognize Crimea as part of Ukraine.

FAQ #10: How big is Russia?

Ans:  Russia covers a total area of 17,098,242 square kilometers

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