The Canaries were beaten twice by the Robins last season and are currently hovering just above the relegation zone. A 2-1 defeat at Ashton Gate last season will be remembered for a controversial moment which saw League action brought against Glenn Roeder and his assistant Lee Clark.
This time around Russell is hoping for a more positive result,
"I'm sure it will be a tough game, last time we met they gave it their all," he told First News,
"No game is an easy match in this league, the Championship is a difficult league at the moment."
Norwich are looking to break a three game winless streak and Russell said,
"We'll relish the challenge that Bristol provide us with on Saturday and we'll go there wanting to get a win. Hopefully we'll come out on top."