Moscow: Russia's Largest City

Moscow stands out as Russia's most populous city, with a population exceeding 13.1 million, significantly larger than any other Russian city.

Saint Petersburg: A Distant Second

Saint Petersburg is the second-largest city in Russia, with a population of 5.6 million, less than half of Moscow's population.

Top Three Cities Exceed 1.5 Million

Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Novosibirsk are the only Russian cities with populations over 1.5 million, highlighting a significant size gap with other cities.

Population Concentration in Major Cities

The combined population of the top three cities, Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Novosibirsk, totals over 20.3 million, indicating a significant concentration of Russia's urban population in these cities.

Gradual Population Decline in Top 15 Cities

The population shows a gradual decline from Moscow's 13.1 million to Perm's 1.03 million, illustrating the wide range of city sizes in Russia.

Siberian Representation Among Largest Cities

Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk, both located in Siberia, are among the largest cities, with populations of 1.6 million and 1.2 million respectively, showcasing Siberia's urban presence.

Ural Cities: Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk

Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk, important cities in the Urals, have populations of 1.5 million and 1.2 million respectively, underlining the Urals' significance in Russia's urban landscape.

Smallest of the Largest: Perm

Perm is the smallest city within the top 15 largest cities in Russia, with a population just over 1 million, marking the threshold for Russia's major urban centers.