The 23-year-old, who scored 20 goals in 38 appearances last season, has signed a four-year contract at Pride Park.
Rams boss Nigel Clough, who has already snared Burnley goalkeeper Lee Grant and Chris Martin from Norwich, had made Russell his top summer target.
"We're delighted to sign Johnny and his goalscoring exploits north of the border are something we've been aware of for some time," Clough said.
"He's been prolific in the last few years and from what we've seen of him we believe he can transfer that form to the Championship.
"At 23 he is a player who's only going to improve as well and we feel he's the right type of player to complement the options and players we already have in attack.
"We've had some stiff competition from a number of clubs to get him here so it's nice to come out on top and convince him Derby County is the best place for him.
"Johnny is an ambitious and hungry player and he shares our desire to be fighting it out for a top six spot next season and we're pleased to have him on board."
A product of Dundee United's youth system, Russell made his professional debut as a substitute during a 2-0 defeat to Falkirk in May 2007.
He had loan spells at Forfar and Raith Rovers before making his first-team breakthrough in the 2010/11 season.
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