Russian or Greek tortoise?

[Erlabella]

Hi all
I got this little guy from someone who couldn’t keep him anymore. Now, when I got him she told me he was a Greek tortoise but he looks a lot more like a Russian to me. Is he a Greek or a Russian tortoise? and what are the visual/physical differences between those two?

 

[Cheryl Hills]

That looks to be a russian tortoise.

 

[TechnoCheese]

Definitely a Russian.

Please give these a read and keep in mind that it requires a minimum enclosure size of 8x4 feet
Russian Tortoise Care Sheet https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Russian-Tortoise-Care-Sheet.80698/

Beginner Mistakes https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Beginner-Mistakes.45180/

 

[TortoiseRacket]

That is a young Russian tortoise! He looks too pyramided to be Wild Caught (WC), but I’m probably wrong. Greek and Russian tortoises are very similar in care. I think Russians can dig deeper though. I’ve heard Russians are much more destructive than Greeks. I have Russians and let me tell you- they are destructive! Have fun with your new friend!
-Mickey

 

[Jude curran]

He looks alot like my wee russian who is 1 year old