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Detailed explanation-1: -Russia is a transcontinental nation that stretches over eastern Europe and northern Asia. However, it is placed in the European continent following the United Nations classification.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which continent does Russia belong to? Russia is part of both Europe and Asia. In the 7 continent model in fact, it is not always clear where to place Russia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Actually, by the definition of a continent as a large continuous area of land, the South Pacific Islands of Oceania aren’t a continent.

Detailed explanation-4: -Russia is a very big landmass. Although Russia is thought of by many people as a European country, almost three quarters of its landmass is actually in Asia, east of the Urals. It is usually accepted that the Ural Mountains mark the border between Europe and Asia.