Russia, Ohio

About Russia

Russia is a tiny community in western Ohio counting 743 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Russia is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.87 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 854 residents per square mile.

📰 Russia News Today

• Russia High School (OH) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 9
• Russia grad to be enshrined in Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame Sidney Daily News · Aug 10
• Frank C. Grieshop Obituary Jul 16, 2026 Hogenkamp Funeral Homes · Jul 16
• Schedule - Russia Raiders (Russia, OH) Softball 26-27 MaxPreps · Jul 30
• Norbert Lachat Obituary - Versailles, OH Dignity Memorial · May 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Russia Unique

• The only place in America named Russia — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Russia

• Cruizer's Bar and Grill — bar and grill
• The Russia Inn — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Russia

• Russia Elementary School
• Russia High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Russia

🏘️ Nearby Communities