Documented references about Lithuanians in Russia are dated at least by the 13th century. Throughout modern history there were several occurrences of forced migration of Lithuanians in the interior of Russia. According to the 2010 Russian census, 31,377 (0.023% of the total population of Russia) declared themselves as Lithuanians.[1] According to the 2021 Russian census, 13,230 (0.01%) declared themselves as Lithuanians.[2]
As of 2019[update] Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs listed some 20 Lithuanian associations registered in Russia.[3]