Is russia part of asia?

European Russia is the western part of Russia. It is also part of eastern Europe. ... The other, eastern, part of the country is part of northern Asia, and is known as Asian Russia, also called North Asia or Siberia. Europe is also a subcontinent within Eurasia, making the whole of Russia a part of the Eurasian continent. read more

The answer to whether Russia is officially a part of Europe, or a part of Asia, is one of those annoying parts of general knowledge that can drive some people crazy. People seem to have different opinions on the nature of Russia as a location, and how it’s actually classified on the global map. read more

Russia is both in Europe and Asia. Most of it lies in Asia but more people live in the European part. Western or Central Russia is in Europe. 40% of Russia is in Europe. Russia's biggest cities Moscow and St Petersburg are both in Europe. Russians living in the western Asian part don't consider themselves Asian. read more