Russia - Administrative boundaries datasets

Download the Administrative and Political Boundaries of Russia

Our diligently crafted dataset is designed to delineate the various administrative boundaries, territorial divisions, and geographical delineations within Russia. Our dataset consists of:

• Country (Страна)
• Federal districts (Федеральные округа)
• Federal subjects (Субъекты федерации)
• Municipal districts and okrugs of federal subjects (except federal cities), urban okrugs, including ZATO and urban okrugs with intracity division (муниципальные районы и округа субъектов федерации (кроMе ГФЗ), городские округа, в т.ч. ЗАТО и ГО с внутригородским делением)
• Urban and rural municipalities, municipal intra-city territories of federal cities, districts of urban okrugs with intracity division (Городские и сельские муниципальные образования, внутригородские муниципальные образования ГФЗ, районы ГО с внутригородским делением)

GIS-Ready Data in Industry-Standard Formats

Our dataset is rendered in the globally-acknowledged coordinate reference system, EPSG:4326 (WGS84). Ensuring unparalleled precision and compatibility across a spectrum of geospatial applications and analyses, this dataset can be an essential tool for urban planning, research, and intricate GIS applications. The dataset is provided in both GeoJSON and Shapefile formats.

Continually Updated

We prioritize accuracy by updating our datasets regularly. The latest update was in February 2025, ensuring that your projects are powered by the most recent territorial data on Russia’s administrative boundaries.

Key Dataset Attributes

• id: A unique identifier for each polygon.
• name: The name of the area.
• name_en: The name of the area in English.
• parent_id: A reference linking each polygon to its parent administrative division in the parent level geographical hierarchy. This attribute serves as a connection to the higher-level, administrative boundaries.

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If you find yourself in need of alternative formats, unique projections, or are unable to locate the specific territorial divisions your work requires, our expert team is at your service. Contact us to explore bespoke solutions tailored to your individual geospatial needs.

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Why Choose Our Russia Administrative Boundaries Dataset?

• Comprehensive political and administrative boundary data.
• Perfect for GIS applications, urban planning, and research.
• Accurate, regularly updated, and compatible with leading software.
• Available in GeoJSON and Shapefile formats.
• Expert support for customization and bespoke solutions.

Leverage Our Data, Elevate Your Projects

Enhance your geographical analyses, derive profound visualizations, and empower your research and development initiatives in Russia with our dataset, providing a comprehensive view into Russia’s administrative, geographical, and political landscapes.