The Russian Olympic Federation has asked Basildon Council about using the planned sports village in Gloucester Park as a training camp.
Adam Keating, a spokesman for Basildon Renaissance Partnership, said: "The Basildon team was approached by a representative from the Federation who expressed an interest in the sports village, and potentially basing the Russian Olympic team in Basildon.
"Bala Mahendran, chief executive, and Council Leader Malcolm Buckley, have since sent a letter to the federation inviting representatives to visit Basildon and discuss the sports village plans.
"We were approached by the Russians, but continue to look at a number of different teams that may wish to use Basildon as a sporting base for the 2012 games.
"We are committed to developing a sporting village for the benefit of the Basildon community.
"However, we must also explore how we can use the wonderful opportunity of the 2012 Games to showcase Basildon.
"This would not only raise the area's profile, but offer excellent economic benefits and potential job opportunities."
"Ultimately, if we are fortunate enough to have a selection of teams banging at our door, we will look to the one that will bring the most benefit and opportunity to the area and people of Basildon."
The sports village is included in the official list of training camps.
The £30 million complex promises Essex's first Olympic standard swimming pool, plus a host of sports facilities - including a gymnastics centre, sports halls, gym, athletics track, 12 netball courts and football pitches.
