How many countries belonged to Russia before?

Russia, throughout its extensive history, has encompassed various territories and incorporated numerous countries and regions. Here is a list of some countries and regions that were once part of the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union:

- Ukraine

- Belarus

- Moldova

- Armenia

- Azerbaijan

- Georgia

- Kazakhstan

- Kyrgyzstan

- Tajikistan

- Turkmenistan

- Uzbekistan

- Estonia

- Latvia

- Lithuania

- Finland

- Poland (eastern regions)

- Romania (Bessarabia)

- Mongolia (Outer Mongolia)

- Tannu Uriankhai (now Tuva Republic in Russia)

These countries and regions gained independence at different times, mostly during and after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.