What is Russia's nick name?

Answer 1

Since what was to become Russia was founded by Rurik in about 862 AD, Russia has had many names and titles.

Russians refer to it as Rossiya.

Germanic speaking people refer to it as Rusland (the land of the Rus)

During the Soviet period, it was known as the RSFSR and later the USSR. Westerners frequently referred to it as Russia by default, or "Mother Russia", plus a variety of uncomplimentary titles, such as the "Evil Empire" applied by former US president Ronald Reagan.

In literature, Russia has been referred to as "the Bear", and "the Eagle", the double headed eagle being a symbol of Tsarist Russia and more recently, the Russian Federation.

Russia is too geographically large and ethnically diverse to be given one nick name.