Is russia part of europe or asia?

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

The majority of Russia's territory is in Asia, but the European part has most of the population & economic output, & is the historical core of the country. 500 years ago Russia was an almost entirely European country. The great expansion eastwards began in the 16th century, & settlers followed conquest. read more