How to Say "Russia" in Italian

Russia

/ˈrus.sja/feminine

The English phrase Russia is translated into Italian as Russia.

Russia is the name of the country in Eastern Europe and North Asia.

Meaning: country in Eastern Europe and North Asia (name)

How do you pronounce it?

The word has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈrus.sja/.

Italian speakers often refer to the 'Russian soul' as l'anima russa. This phrase is a common cultural trope in Italian literature and film to describe a specific kind of melancholic depth.
The word Russia comes from the Medieval Latin Russī and was originally derived from the Byzantine Greek Ῥωσία.
To say 'in Russia', Italians use the preposition in without an article, as in in Russia. However, if an adjective is added, the article returns, becoming nella Russia.

Io amo la Russia.
I love Russia.
This sentence is useful for expressing affection for the country using Russia.
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Mosca è in Russia.
Moscow is in Russia.
This sentence is useful for stating the location of Moscow in relation to Russia.
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Io sono in Russia.
I am in Russia.
This sentence is useful for stating one's presence within Russia.
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La Russia è un paese affascinante.
Russia is a fascinating country.
La capitale della Russia è Mosca.
The capital of Russia is Moscow.
I prodotti russi sono rinomati nel mondo.
Russian products are renowned worldwide.
La madre Russia è un paese affascinante.
Mother Russia is a fascinating country.
La Russia è terra di vodka.
Russia is the land of vodka.
La grande Russia ci riserva molte sorprese.
Great Russia holds many surprises for us.
La bellezza della Russia è indescrivibile.
The beauty of Russia is indescribable.
Nella storia, la Russia ha avuto un ruolo significativo.
In history, Russia has played a significant role.
La gente russa è molto ospitale ed accogliente.
Russian people are very hospitable and welcoming.
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Sources

Wiktionary, “russia” translations and entries Russia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries Russia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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