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Population

Ukraine

The population of Ukraine is approximately 48.5 million, of which 73% is Ukrainian and 22% Russian. The remaining population is made up of many minorities, the largest of which is Jewish (1.35%), followed by Byelorussians, Moldovans, Poles, Armenians, Greeks, Bulgarians, and others. Ukrainian population is only 64% urban.

Russia

The population of Russia is approximately 149 million. The majority of Russians live in the area between St. Petersburg and Moscow. Southeast Russia is also heavily populated. Russia has a broad mix of ethnic groups.