Russians in the United Kingdom

Russians in the United Kingdom
Total population
Russian-born residents in the United Kingdom: 59,781
(2021/22 Census)

England: 55,014 (2021)
Scotland: 3,184 (2022)
Wales: 1,039 (2021)
Northern Ireland: 544 (2021)
Previous estimates:
15,160 (2001 census)
39,529 (2011 census)
73,000 (2020 ONS estimate)
Regions with significant populations
London, South East England, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Cardiff
Languages
British English and Russian
Religion
Russian Orthodox Church
Atheism
Irreligion
Judaism
Church of England
Related ethnic groups
Russian diaspora

Russians in the United Kingdom are Russians or individuals born in the Russian Empire, Soviet Union or Russian Federation, who are citizens or residents of the United Kingdom.