No, Melania Trump is not Russian. She was born in Slovenia, a country in Central Europe.
Melania Knauss, her maiden name, grew up in the town of Sevnica and later moved to Milan for her modeling career. She eventually settled in New York City, where she met Donald Trump. While some may confuse her with Russian heritage due to the former President’s interactions with Russia and the media’s portrayal, her nationality is distinctly Slovenian. In fact, she became a U.S. citizen in 2006, further solidifying her ties to the United States.