are russians considered as asians or europeans?

United States
January 16, 2011 10:46pm CST
Me and my boyfriend was actually debating on this topic. He said that Russians are Asians because part of russia is in the continent of asia. I said they're considered Europeans coz most of russians are caucasians and part of russia is also close to europe. and another questions, are indians and pakistanis considered asians too? feel free to comment. :)
4 responses
• India
17 Jan 11
I think Russia falls in Asia as per as the origin is concerned. Though close to Europe they have many things in common with the middle east as well as the Asians. When I see their classical architecture I find so many similarities with that of Middle East. Characteristics of people of a country depends more on the climate. Even the culture of the people is shaped by the climate and geographic location. For example, if you have a rocky landscape then your people are supposed to be hard working and simple-minded. If you are from some country that has a moderate humid climate, it is quite expected that your country will produce a lot of thinkers and intellectuals. However this is a more general rule and there are a lot of expectations.
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• United States
17 Jan 11
so are you saying theyre asians?
• India
17 Jan 11
yes
• Shanxi, China
24 Nov 15
Russia belongs to Europe because it's center of policy is in Europe.and Russian think they are europeans.PAK and IND both belong to Asia.
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@rebelann (110754)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Mar 20
Yep, that's what I would think too.
@tholitz (1127)
• Philippines
21 Jan 11
Hi joimarquez! Maybe most of Russia falls in Asia or can be considered as transcontinental as what Louvill have called since they both occupies the Europe and Asian region but as far as I think they are more Europeans. Though I'm not familiar with the looks of Russians belonging or living near the Asian region but usually the one being envisions as Russians are mostly of Caucasians features. Also when they were still considered as one of the super power, they mostly involved in the affairs of Europe and not in Asia. Have a nice day!
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• United States
21 Jan 11
youre right, thats why i think they are europeans because they carry european looks and traits...
@louievill (28859)
• Philippines
17 Jan 11
Russia is a transcontinental country or nation meaning they occupy both Asia and Europe, so they are called Eurasians, the same is true with the Turks or Turkey
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• United States
17 Jan 11
hmmm, thats interesting. Russia so big that it should be a continent :).