Map of Russia – Regions, Cities & Location Guide

This page provides a map of Russia along with a clear overview of its regions, major cities and geographic location across Eastern Europe and northern Asia. It is designed for education, travel planning and general reference.

Russia is the largest country in the world by land area and is known for its vast territory, long Arctic coastline, mountain ranges, forests, major rivers and cities such as Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Yekaterinburg.

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This map highlights Russia’s position across two continents, including major cities, broad regions and surrounding seas.

Where Is Russia Located?

Russia is located across Eastern Europe and northern Asia. It stretches from Europe in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east and borders the Arctic Ocean to the north.

• North: Arctic Ocean
• West: Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Belarus and Ukraine, along with access to the Baltic Sea
• South: Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia and North Korea
• East: Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea

Regions and Federal Subjects of Russia

Russia is divided into many federal subjects, including republics, oblasts, krais, autonomous okrugs, an autonomous oblast and federal cities.

• Federal cities: Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Sevastopol
• Oblasts and krais: common administrative divisions across much of the country
• Republics: regions with their own constitutional status within the federation
• Autonomous areas: include autonomous okrugs and the Jewish Autonomous Oblast

A political map of Russia usually shows these administrative divisions along with major cities and physical features.

Major Regions of Russia

Russia is often described using broad geographic regions.

• European Russia: western part including Moscow and Saint Petersburg
• Ural region: transition zone between Europe and Asia
• Siberia: vast central and northern region
• Russian Far East: eastern region facing the Pacific Ocean
• North Caucasus: mountainous southern region

Major Cities in Russia

• Moscow — capital and largest city
• Saint Petersburg — major Baltic city
• Novosibirsk — largest city in Siberia
• Yekaterinburg — major city near the Ural Mountains
• Kazan — major city on the Volga River
• Nizhny Novgorod — major western Russian city
• Vladivostok — major Pacific port city
• Sochi — major Black Sea coastal city

Key Geographic Features

• Ural Mountains — traditional divide between Europe and Asia
• Siberia — vast region of forests, plains and tundra
• Volga River — one of Europe’s major rivers
• Lake Baikal — very deep freshwater lake in Siberia
• Arctic coastline — extensive northern coast
• Kamchatka Peninsula — volcanic region in the Far East

Russia Map Resources

• OpenStreetMap – Russia
• Google Maps – Russia
• Wikimedia Commons – Maps of Russia

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Russia Map FAQs

• Where is Russia located?
  Russia is located across Eastern Europe and northern Asia.
• What is the capital of Russia?
  Moscow is the capital city.
• What are the main regions of Russia?
  Common broad regions include European Russia, the Urals, Siberia, the Far East and the North Caucasus.

Disclaimer: This page is provided for general informational purposes only. Maps are reference views and may not be complete, current, to scale or suitable for navigation, surveying, emergency use or official determinations. Borders, place names and administrative divisions may vary by source and may change over time. External links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement. No warranty is made regarding accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose, and no liability is accepted for decisions or outcomes based on this information.