Russia is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of Europe.

How large and how populated is Russia?

Russia covers approximately 17,098,200 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 146,028,325, recorded for 2,025. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

How many national parks are associated with Russia?

Russia is associated with 60 national parks in the dataset. That count makes the location relevant as a park-discovery entry point, whether it is being viewed as a country, a region, or a broader geographic grouping.

Which national parks are associated with Russia?

The dataset links Russia with the following national parks: Alaniya National Park, Alkhanay National Park, Anyuysky National Park, Bashkiriya National Park, Beringia National Park, Bikin National Park, Buzuluksky Bor National Park, Chikoy National Park. This list gives a direct protected-area overview for the location and is often the quickest way to understand why the place matters in MoriAtlas.

Which countries or regions are associated with Russia?

Russia is associated with the following country or countries: Russia. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Allaikhovsky District, Altai Krai, Altai Republic, Amur Oblast, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Bashkortostan, Buryatia, Chelyabinsk Oblast. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Russia?

The official name of Russia is Russian Federation, and its native name is Российская Федерация. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Russia?

Russia is associated with the following language codes: ru, and with the time zone Asia/Krasnoyarsk. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Russia?

Russia is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

Is Russia considered mountainous?

Yes. Russia is classified as mountainous in the dataset. That usually suggests stronger relief, more topographic variation, and a physical setting that may support distinctive regional landscapes and park systems.

What are the main country facts for Russia?

For Russia, the capital is Moscow, the largest city is Moscow, and the associated currency code is RUB. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Russia in geographic datasets?

Russia is identified by the ISO code RU and the country code RU. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

How many national parks are in Russia, and which ones are they?

Russia is associated with 60 national parks in the dataset: Alaniya National Park, Alkhanay National Park, Anyuysky National Park, Bashkiriya National Park, Beringia National Park, Bikin National Park, Buzuluksky Bor National Park, Chikoy National Park. This makes the country page one of the strongest entry points for browsing its protected landscapes at a national scale.

Which regions are associated with Russia?

Russia is associated with the following region or regions: Allaikhovsky District, Altai Krai, Altai Republic, Amur Oblast, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Bashkortostan, Buryatia, Chelyabinsk Oblast. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Russia's National Parks and Protected Areas: An Atlas for Geographic Discovery

MoriAtlas provides a structured geographic view of Russia's protected areas, offering a gateway to understanding the nation's expansive natural landscapes. As the world's largest country, Russia features a diverse array of national parks and conservation zones, each with unique mapped boundaries and regional context. Use this atlas to navigate the geographic distribution of these vital protected lands and explore their place within the broader Russian Federation.

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Navigate Russia: A Comprehensive Atlas to National Parks and Protected Areas

As the world's largest country by area, Russia offers an unparalleled geographic context for exploring a vast array of national parks and protected areas. This atlas provides a structured entry point to discover the immense scale of Russia's conservation landscapes, spanning diverse ecosystems and regional park lists across its transcontinental geography.

Russia is a transcontinental nation spanning eleven time zones, bordered by fourteen countries. It is the world's largest country by area, covering 17,098,246 km². Moscow is the capital and largest city, while Saint Petersburg is the second-largest and a major cultural centre.

Russia is the world's's largest country by land area, spanning Eastern Europe and North Asia. With a population of over 140 million, it is the most populous country in Europe and the ninth-most populous globally. The country is highly urbanised, with sixteen urban areas exceeding one million inhabitants. Russia has a rich history dating back to the East Slavs and Kievan Rus', evolving through the Tsardom, Russian Empire, Soviet Union, and into the current Russian Federation.

Largest city:Moscow

Currency code:RUB

ISO code:RU

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Capital

Moscow

Area

17,098,200 km²

Population

146,028,325 (2,025)

Coastal

Island

Mountainous

Landlocked

Park atlas64 parks

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Discover National Parks and Protected Areas Across Russia's Vast Geography

Explore Russia's national parks and protected areas, from the Arctic to the Far East. This comprehensive country-level atlas provides detailed information and geographic context for each protected landscape, helping you understand their distribution across the world's largest country. Uncover diverse ecosystems and conservation efforts.

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Nature reserveSakha Republic

Lena Pillars Nature Reserve: Mapped Protected Area in Sakha Republic's Vast Geography

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Discover Lena Pillars Nature Reserve, a key protected area located within the expansive Sakha Republic of Russia. This page offers focused atlas exploration, detailing the park's geographic setting and its mapped boundaries against the backdrop of Siberia's largest federal subject. Understand the unique natural landscape context and its significance within regional conservation efforts, providing structured geographic data for your exploration.

Area: 13,870 km²
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Subpolar
Access: Moderate access

Lena Pillars Nature Reserve Geography

National parkKrasnoyarsk Krai

Krasnoyarsk Pillars National Park: Geographic Atlas and Protected Landscape Exploration

Discover mapped terrain and regional park context in Siberia.

This detailed entry for Krasnoyarsk Pillars National Park offers an in-depth look at its identity as a protected landscape within Krasnoyarsk Krai. It provides structured geographic information, focusing on mapped boundaries and the park's position within the vast Siberian terrain. Users can leverage this data for atlas exploration, gaining a clear understanding of the park's physical dimensions and its role in the regional geography of Russia. Explore the unique landscape character and mapped context of this significant national park.

Area: 471.54 km²
Established: 2019
IUCN: II
Visitors: 200K annual

Krasnoyarsk Pillars National Park Details

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Russian Arctic National Park: Russia's Premier Northernmost Protected Landscape

Arctic Islands, Glacial Terrain, and Marine Mammal Habitats

Russian Arctic National Park preserves some of the planet's most remote and pristine Arctic environments across the Novaya Zemlya and Franz Josef Land archipelagos. This protected area offers unparalleled insight into Arctic geography, showcasing dramatic glacial landscapes, extensive seabird colonies, and critical feeding grounds for polar bears and bowhead whales. Explore the park's unique protected landscape and its significance within the broader atlas of global conservation efforts.

Area: 14,260 km²
Established: 2009
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Russian Arctic National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkKaliningrad Oblast

Curonian Spit National Park: Coastal Dunes and Baltic Protected Landscape

Explore a UNESCO World Heritage sand spit with unique terrain.

Curonian Spit National Park offers a remarkable study in coastal geography and protected landscapes, situated on one of the longest sand spits globally. This protected area within Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast features dynamic dune systems, distinctive forest formations, and serves as a vital corridor for migratory birds. Its UNESCO status underscores its international significance for natural heritage and landscape exploration, providing rich context for regional geography within the MoriAtlas platform.

Area: 66 km²
Established: 1987
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Curonian Spit National Park Atlas

National parkKomi Republic

Yugyd Va National Park: Protected Taiga Wilderness & Ural Mountain Landscape

Explore Europe's largest national park within the Komi Republic.

Yugyd Va National Park is a premier protected area, recognized as Europe's largest national park and a critical component of the Virgin Komi Forests World Heritage Site. This vast wilderness in Russia's Komi Republic showcases a diverse geographic tapestry, from the highest peaks of the Ural Mountains to extensive boreal forests and alpine tundra. MoriAtlas provides detailed mapping and geographic context for understanding the park's unique landscape, its position on the Europe-Asia boundary, and its significance as a protected subarctic ecosystem.

Area: 18,917 km²
Established: 1994
Visitors: 4K annual
Relief: Mountain

Yugyd Va National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkKrasnodar Krai

Sochi National Park: Detailed Protected Landscape and Geographic Atlas Information

Explore its boundaries and regional context within Krasnodar Krai.

Sochi National Park represents a significant protected area within Krasnodar Krai, Russia, ideal for users interested in geographic discovery and atlas-based exploration. This entry provides detailed context on the park's protected landscape identity and its mapped boundaries, situating it within the regional geography of the Southern Federal District. Delve into the specific natural landscape features and understand how this national park contributes to the broader atlas of protected areas in Southern Russia.

Area: 1,937.37 km²
Established: 1983
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Sochi National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkPrimorsky Krai

Land of the Leopard National Park: Protected Area Map and Geographic Context in Primorsky Krai

Atlas exploration of Russia's critical Amur leopard habitat.

Investigate Land of the Leopard National Park, a nationally significant protected area situated in Primorsky Krai, Russia. This park is celebrated as the exclusive remaining sanctuary for the critically endangered Amur leopard, making it a focal point for global conservation efforts. Its varied landscape, characterized by forested slopes and mountainous terrain, serves as essential habitat not only for leopards but also for Siberian tigers. The park provides a rich geographic setting for understanding protected land distribution and regional ecosystems within the Russian Far East.

Area: 2,799 km²
Established: 2012
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Land of the Leopard National Park Protected Area

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National parkIrkutsk Oblast

Pribaikalsky National Park: A Protected Siberian Landscape on Lake Baikal's Shores

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Pribaikalsky National Park is a key protected area in Irkutsk Oblast, critical for conserving the biodiversity and unique topography of Lake Baikal. This national park encompasses dramatic mountain terrain, coastal landscapes, and the significant Olkhon Island, offering a detailed geographic study for atlas exploration. Discover the mapped extent of this important natural reserve and its role in preserving one of Earth's most exceptional freshwater ecosystems and its surrounding Siberian environment.

Area: 4,173 km²
Established: 1986
IUCN: II
Visitors: 400K annual

Pribaikalsky National Park Protected Area

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National parkRepublic of Karelia

Paanajärvi National Park: Republic of Karelia's Premier Protected Landscape

Explore mapped boundaries and regional geography of this national park.

This MoriAtlas entry details Paanajärvi National Park, a significant protected area situated in the Republic of Karelia. Delve into its specific geographic profile, understand its mapped protected boundaries, and see how it fits into the wider atlas of Russia's natural and protected landscapes. It serves as a dedicated point for focused discovery of this national park's unique landscape context.

Area: 1,043.71 km²
Established: 1992
IUCN: II
Relief: Highland

Paanajärvi National Park Protected Landscape

National parkMurmansk Oblast

Khibiny National Park: Arctic National Park with Mapped Protected Boundaries in Murmansk Oblast

Explore Murmansk Oblast's unique protected landscape and regional geography.

Delve into the geography and protected landscape of Khibiny National Park, a significant national park situated in Russia's Murmansk Oblast. This resource provides essential details for understanding the park's mapped boundaries, its arctic terrain, and its position within the broader context of the Kola Peninsula's natural geography. Explore Khibiny National Park as a key protected area and a crucial element for atlas-based discovery of Russia's northwestern regions.

Area: 848 km²
Established: 2018
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Khibiny National Park Protected Landscape

Protected areaKamchatka Krai

Commander Islands Protected Area: Detailed Map and Regional Geographic Context

Explore protected landscapes in Kamchatka Krai.

Delve into the Commander Islands Protected Area, a significant protected landscape located within the vast geography of Kamchatka Krai. This detailed entry provides essential atlas-level context, focusing on the park's mapped boundaries and its position within the regional landscape. Understand the protected area's geographic identity and its role in the natural terrain of the Russian Far East through our structured exploration tools.

Area: 1,846 km²
Relief: Mixed relief
Climate: Subpolar
Access: Remote access

Commander Islands Protected Area Atlas

National parkPrimorsky Krai

Bikin National Park: A Vast Protected Landscape in Primorsky Krai's Sikhote-Alin Mountains

Explore Russia's largest old-growth forest and Amur tiger stronghold.

Bikin National Park is a monumental protected area safeguarding the largest remaining tract of old-growth temperate rainforest in the Northern Hemisphere. Situated within Primorsky Krai, it serves as a vital refuge for an estimated 10% of the world's wild Amur tigers, making its mapped boundaries essential for conservation. Recognized as a World Heritage Site, the park's extensive forests and complex terrain offer a unique glimpse into one of Asia's last great wilderness areas, supporting unparalleled biodiversity and crucial ecological processes.

Area: 11,600 km²
Established: 2015
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Bikin National Park protected area

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Russia geography, nature, climate, and landscape context for park-focused travel research

Explore the physical geography, natural setting, and climate patterns of Russia through a location-first overview built for travel research, national park discovery, and broader regional context. This section helps explain how landscapes, habitats, and environmental conditions shape what people search for, where they travel, and how they experience protected areas in Russia.

Russia geography and landscape

Russia spans Eastern Europe and North Asia, covering 17,098,246 km². It shares land borders with fourteen countries—more than any other nation—and spans eleven time zones. The landscape includes vast plains, mountain ranges such as the Urals and Caucasus, and extensive coastlines along the Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Baltic Sea, Black Sea, and Caspian Sea.

Russia nature and environment

Russia's vast territory encompasses diverse ecosystems including tundra, taiga forests, steppes, and mountainous regions. The country has numerous protected areas, nature reserves, and national parks preserving its biodiversity.

Russia climate and seasonal conditions

Russia experiences extreme climate diversity due to its vast size, ranging from Arctic conditions in the north to temperate climates in the south. The country spans multiple climate zones.

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Navigate the protected natural areas of Kosovo through an atlas lens. This entry provides a comprehensive geographic overview, highlighting the distribution of national parks and protected lands. Understand the unique landscape features and regional context of conservation efforts within Kosovo, ideal for structured map-based exploration.

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