Russell is one of four players who will go to a third World Cup, along with locks Grant Gilchrist and Richie Gray and front-rower WP Nel.
Coach Gregor Townsend did not spring any major surprises in naming his squad, the announcement coming four days after Scotland’s 30-27 loss in a warm-up test in France.
The squad is made up of 19 forwards and 14 backs for the September 8th to October 28th tournament in France, where Scotland will face South Africa, Ireland, Tonga and Romania in Pool B.