are russians considered as asians or europeans?

I think Russia falls in Asia as per as the origin is concerned. Though close to Europe they have many things in common with the middle east as well as the Asians. When I see their classical architecture I find so many similarities with that of Middle East. Characteristics of people of a country depends more on the climate. Even the culture of the people is shaped by the climate and geographic location. For example, if you have a rocky landscape then your people are supposed to be hard working and simple-minded. If you are from some country that has a moderate humid climate, it is quite expected that your country will produce a lot of thinkers and intellectuals. However this is a more general rule and there are a lot of expectations.

Russia belongs to Europe because it's center of policy is in Europe.and Russian think they are europeans.PAK and IND both belong to Asia.

Hi joimarquez! Maybe most of Russia falls in Asia or can be considered as transcontinental as what Louvill have called since they both occupies the Europe and Asian region but as far as I think they are more Europeans. Though I'm not familiar with the looks of Russians belonging or living near the Asian region but usually the one being envisions as Russians are mostly of Caucasians features. Also when they were still considered as one of the super power, they mostly involved in the affairs of Europe and not in Asia. Have a nice day!

Russia is a transcontinental country or nation meaning they occupy both Asia and Europe, so they are called Eurasians, the same is true with the Turks or Turkey