Russia Ohio Map

About Russia, Ohio

Russia is a locality in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 638. The population density is 326.5 people per km². Russia is located at 40.2345°N, 84.4094°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45363.

Russia sits at the crossroads of gentle Ohio farmland, where the land rolls with a subtle, patient grace. It lies 17.3 miles north-west of Troy, OH (from Troy, OH: bearing 321°T), and is situated 4.0 miles east-north-east of Versailles. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy breath of summer, their emerald and gold hues shifting under a sky that often wears a bruised, dramatic cast before a storm. The Great Miami River, a quiet artery, flows nearby, its presence felt more in the lushness of the riverbanks and the occasional flash of silver as a fish breaks the surface than in any boisterous roar. Life here unfolds with a deliberate, almost measured pace, the air carrying the scent of freshly tilled earth and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant reminder of the land’s enduring hold. The history of Russia is a quiet narrative woven into the agricultural fabric of Shelby County, its roots stretching back to the industrious settlers who saw potential in this fertile ground. For generations, the economy has been anchored by the bounty of the earth, with farming remaining a cornerstone, supplying sustenance and a steady rhythm to the lives of its residents. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of community and self-reliance is palpable, a legacy passed down through the generations who have cultivated both their fields and their relationships. The distinctive character of Russia lies not in dramatic pronouncements, but in the quiet strength of its people and the steadfast beauty of its rural landscape, a place where the past and present coexist in a harmonious, unassuming manner.

About This Russia Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Russia, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Russia and Shelby County.

Detailed location data for Russia includes the ZIP code (45363), telephone area code (937), county seat of Shelby County (Sidney), and school district assignment (Russia Local School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Russia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.