This article lists military bases of Russia abroad.
The majority of Russia's military bases and facilities are located in former Soviet republics; which in Russian political parlance is termed the "near abroad".
[1][2] In 2003, Kommersant newspaper published a map of the Russian military presence abroad.
[3] In 2018, it was reported that Russia operates at least 21 significant military facilities overseas.
[4] For the list of military bases inside of Russia and occupied territories, see List of Russian military bases.