[Kenny Bunk]

But remember that much of Russia is actually a part of Europe (although some of Russia is in Asia).

Wrong. Russians THINK they are part of Europe. Lord knows they try hard enough to be European and can even be trained to sing opera and dance in ballet companies. Good folks. But Russians, not Europeans. Drink some vodka with them. You'll get the picture.

[edpc]

Geographically speaking, it’s part of both continents. The poster wasn’t addressing culture. The Caucus and Ural mountains divide the nation between Europe and Asia.

[ought-six]

Geographically, Russia east of the Urals is part of the European continent. Culturally, Russians have very little in common with Europe.