To the east of Russell is Briggs, and to the southeast, adjacent to Struve, is the lava-flooded remains of a crater called Eddington.

The rim of Russell is heavily worn and irregular in form, with multiple crater impacts overlying the wall.

Russell's lava-flooded floor is flat and level with the surrounding mare.

The crater Eddington to the southeast has also been designated as Otto Struve A on old lunar maps.

By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Russell.