What is the Capital of Russia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Russia is Moscow. Russia is located in Eastern Europe, Europe, with a population of 146,028,325. The official currency is the Russian ruble and the primary language spoken is Russian.
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Moscow at a glance
| Capital city | Moscow |
|---|---|
| Country | Russia (Russian Federation) |
| Region | Eastern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 146,028,325 (9th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Russian ruble (RUB) |
| Calling code | +7 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Russia
- Baku, capital of Azerbaijan
- Minsk, capital of Belarus
- Beijing, capital of China
- Tallinn, capital of Estonia
- Helsinki, capital of Finland
- Tbilisi, capital of Georgia
- Astana, capital of Kazakhstan
- Pyongyang, capital of North Korea
- Riga, capital of Latvia
- Vilnius, capital of Lithuania
- Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia
- Oslo, capital of Norway
- Warsaw, capital of Poland
- Kyiv, capital of Ukraine
Russia in context
- Russia covers 17,098,246 km², making it the 1st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 9 people per km² ranks 185th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 14 countries: Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, Norway, Poland, Ukraine.
- With 146,028,325 people, Russia holds about 76.6% of the population of Eastern Europe.
- That is roughly 17.4% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Russia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Russia — FAQ
What is the capital of Russia?
The capital of Russia is Moscow.
Is Moscow the largest city in Russia?
Yes — Moscow is both the capital and the largest city of Russia.
What country is Moscow in?
Moscow is the capital city of Russia.
What continent is Moscow in?
Moscow, the capital of Russia, is located in Europe.
Is Moscow the capital of Russia?
Yes — Moscow is the capital of Russia (official name: Russian Federation).
Moscow is the capital of which country?
Moscow is the capital of Russia, in Eastern Europe.
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