Latitudinal Range of Russia: From Subtropics to High Arctic

The Russian Federation spans an immense latitudinal range, stretching from approximately 41° North at its southernmost point in Dagestan (near the border with Azerbaijan) to 81° North at Cape Fligely on Franz Josef Land in the Arctic Ocean.

The capital, Moscow, sits at roughly 56° North. This vast north-south extent—covering 40 degrees of latitude—means Russia encompasses diverse climate zones, from humid subtropical in the south to polar desert in the far north.