Demographics of Russia
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Russia has an estimated population of 146.0 million as of 1 January 2025, down from 147.2 million recorded in the 2021 census. It is the most populous country in Europe, and the ninth-most populous co
Thousands of abandoned villages are scattered across Russia.
Metallurg, a Soviet-era sanatorium in Sochi
Annunciation Cathedral in Voronezh
Moscow State University, the most prestigious educational institution in Russia.
Ethnic groups in Russia
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Russia, as the largest country in the world, has great ethnic diversity. It is a multinational state and home to over 190 ethnic groups countrywide. According to the population census at the end of 20
Demographics of Russia
…Ukraine and subsequent war further deepened the crisis with increased emigration and military fatalities. Russia is a multinational state, home to over 193 ethnic groups nationwide. In the 2021 Census, nearly 72% of the population were ethnic Russians and approximately 19% of the population were ethnic minorities. According to the…
The largest two ethnic groups, excluding Russians, in each region (Census 2010)