Russell Hall is a co-ed dormitory for first-year students at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. It is named after former governor of Georgia and United States Senator Richard B. Russell Jr. This residence hall is located on the corner of Baxter Street and South Finley, along with three other prominent freshman, high rise dormitories. The residence hall houses 965 Freshmen and houses both males and females. Each room holds two people, and are equipped with a bed, dresser, desk, and closet. This dormitory has community restrooms on each hall along with a study lounge on each hall. Each floor includes a kitchen with sinks, tables, ovens, and stove tops. The Russell Academic Center located on the third floor provides a quiet place for students to study as well as rooms that groups can meet in. Another academic center on the first floor has many computers and printers. There is a laundry facility on the second floor as well. Students can participate in Russell Student Government or they can get involved with other activities through Russell (). "Russell Community." Uga.edu. University of Georgia. 13 Oct.