Russia is the last remaining European Colonial Empire with their colonies still part of the original power, mostly thanks to them being geographically together.

Unless you count Alaska: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Purchase

Tell that to the Vladivostokians.

They're well aware of it.

I was always told Russia spans two continents.

France technically spans 6 continents. It's still a European country.

The Russians are firmly in charge. Try asking some Turks in Russian territory whether they have an equal voice in the country compared to the Russians.

Is the US more of a European country or an Amerind country? What would its geographic location suggest?

That's news to me, an European.

Then you payed poor attention at school.