Russia is larger than China in terms of land area. Russia is the largest country in the world, covering approximately 17.1 million square kilometers. In comparison, China is the fourth largest country, covering about 9.6 million square kilometers. This means Russia is nearly twice the size of China. The vast expanse of Russia spans across two continents, Europe and Asia, while China is primarily located in Asia. Despite its smaller size, China has a much larger population compared to Russia.