Countries and Territories Where Russian Is an Official Language
Countries and territories with Russian among their official languages, ordered by population. 7 countries and territories match.
Figures as of October 8, 2026
| Country / Region | Capital | Population | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
 Russia | Moscow | ≈146.0 million | ≈17.10 million km² |
 Uzbekistan | Tashkent | ≈39.0 million | 447,400 km² |
 Kazakhstan | Astana | ≈20.6 million | ≈2.72 million km² |
 Tajikistan | Dushanbe | ≈10.7 million | 143,100 km² |
 Belarus | Minsk | ≈9.1 million | 207,600 km² |
 Kyrgyzstan | Bishkek | ≈7.4 million | 199,951 km² |
 Turkmenistan | Ashgabat | ≈7.1 million | 488,100 km² |
By region
| Region | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Asia | 5 | 71% |
| Europe | 2 | 29% |
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This list was last updated on October 8, 2026. Includes overseas territories and other regions as well as independent countries. Population and area are rounded in the table; the country pages show the exact figures.