How long is the total land border of Russia?
Russia has a land border measuring 20,951 kilometers in total. This international boundary touches fourteen sovereign states and includes two narrow maritime lines with Japan and the United States.
Questions about Borders of Russia
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When were most borders between Russia and European neighbors established?
The borders with Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine were mostly drawn since 1956. Minor changes occurred later with China, but the rest remained static after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
What specific territories did Russia annex from Ukraine in 2022?
In 2022 Moscow annexed Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts. These moves changed the political reality without gaining international recognition for the new boundaries.
Which countries share a land or maritime border with Russia besides China and Mongolia?
China shares a 3,485-kilometer land border with Russia that has existed since the mid-20th century. Georgia shares a 70.0-kilometer land border with Russia along the Caucasus Mountains while Azerbaijan borders Russia to the southeast with a total perimeter of 255.4 kilometers including Caspian Sea waters.
How much coastline does the Arctic Ocean provide for the Russian Federation?
The Arctic Ocean extends another 19,724.1 kilometers into northern waters. The Pacific Ocean provides 16,997.9 kilometers of coastline for the Russian Federation alongside other oceanic zones.