Russia is a **transcontinental** country, spanning both **Asia** and **Europe**. Approximately **77%** of its population resides in the **European** segment, including the populous capital, **Moscow**¹². So, you can say that Russia is part of both the **Eurasian** and **Asian** continents!
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(1) Is Russia In Europe Or Asia? – WorldAtlas. https://www.worldatlas.com/geography/is-russia-in-europe-or-asia.html.
(2) What Continent Is Russia In: Asia Or Europe – Science Trends. https://sciencetrends.com/continent-russia-officially/.
(3) Russia is in Which Continent? Asia or Europe? – GeeksforGeeks. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/russia-in-which-continent/.
(4) Discovering Russia’s Continent: Is It In Asia or Europe or Both?. https://www.mappingmegan.com/russia-asia-or-europe/.
European Russia boasts several fascinating cities. Here are a few notable ones:
1. **Moscow**: As the capital of Russia, Moscow is the largest city in Europe and a hub of history and culture⁵. Its iconic landmarks include the Kremlin, Red Square, and St. Basil’s Cathedral.
2. **Saint Petersburg**: Known as the cultural capital, Saint Petersburg offers grand architecture, the Hermitage Museum, and the beautiful Neva River embankments⁵.
3. **Poesjkin** (formerly Tsarskoje Selo): Located near Saint Petersburg, Poesjkin is famous for its Catherine Palace and Pavlovsk Park, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites².
4. **Sebastopol**: Situated on the Crimean Peninsula, Sebastopol has a rich history and is known for its Vladimirkathedraal and Black Sea coastline³. Sevastopol (sometimes written as Sebastopol) is the largest city in Crimea and a major port on the Black Sea. Historically, it has been an important port and naval base for Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. While it is internationally recognized as part of Ukraine, it has been occupied by Russia since 2014 and now holds the status of a federal city of Russia. Both Ukraine and Russia consider Sevastopol administratively separate from the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the Republic of Crimea. The city’s population has an ethnic Russian majority, along with a substantial minority of Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars¹².
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(1) Sevastopol – Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sevastopol.
(2) Sevastopol – Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sevastopol.
(3) Google Map of Sevastopol (Севасто́поль), Ukraine – Nations Online Project. https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/map/google_map_Sevastopol.htm.
(4) Sebastopol – Wikipedia. https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastopol.
(5) Getty Images. https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/beautuful-balaklava-bay-view-in-sevastopol-crimea-royalty-free-image/1168217995.
These cities showcase a blend of historical charm, artistic treasures, and vibrant culture.
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(1) List of cities and towns in Russia by population – Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_and_towns_in_Russia_by_population.
(2) Poesjkin. https://www.bing.com/travel/place-information?q=Poesjkin&SID=dd04e7d8-aa5d-91ce-ef4d-a2f31ab386a4&form=DCTCAR.
(3) Sebastopol. https://www.bing.com/travel/place-information?q=Sebastopol&SID=1d4e43aa-65a2-a88a-3324-a9ac6e098708&form=DCTCAR.
(4) . https://bing.com/search?q=famous+cities+in+European+Russia.
(5) 15 Best Cities to Visit in Russia (+Map) – Touropia. https://www.touropia.com/best-cities-to-visit-in-russia/.
(6) . https://bing.com/search?q=famous+cities+in+Russia.
(7) The Best 5 Cities to Visit in Russia (with photos and maps). https://www.expresstorussia.com/experience-russia/the-best-5-cities-to-visit-in-russia.html.
(8) Getty. https://media.gettyimages.com/id/155388930/photo/moscow.jpg?b=1&s=612×612&w=0&k=20&c=mk8NGgGnxruRQ_1KJjx6txZxks9jzgs2uu_MegLXCYM=.
(9) Getty. https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/alexander-column-and-palace-square-picture-id175171224?b=1&k=6&m=175171224&s=612×612&w=0&h=44y7y2kW1FLtd51-ol3fCJl4d-INDMr9zwJ_F-DMp2k=.
(10) Getty. https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/sonoma-autumn-vineyard-picture-id1181473123?b=1&k=20&m=1181473123&s=612×612&w=0&h=HT45ND6SFt8e5NApczPXYfj6pCYz-9nQb9zhUozMfLQ=.
Distances
Certainly! Here are the approximate distances between some of the notable cities in European Russia:
1. **Moscow** to **Saint Petersburg**: Approximately **650 kilometers** (about **404 miles**) by road or rail.
3. **Saint Petersburg** to **Poesjkin (Tsarskoje Selo)**: About **25 kilometers** (about **16 miles**) by road. But Poesjkin is nearer to Moscow than Saint-petersburg. Thus you have to go via Saint-Petersburg as there is no direct connection between Moskow and Sain-tPetersburg.
2. **Moscow** to **Poesjkin (Tsarskoje Selo)**: Around **25 kilometers** (about **16 miles**) by road.
3. **Saint Petersburg** to **Poesjkin (Tsarskoje Selo)**: About **25 kilometers** (about **16 miles**) by road.
Please note that these distances are approximate and can vary based on the specific route taken. ️
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