Russia is a big and beautiful country.It lies both in Europe and Asia.
Coastline 37,653 kmTotal 17,075,200 sq km
People of more than a hundrednationalities live there.
ethnic groups:
over 185
In general, the climate of Russia canbe described as continental.
Winters in some places are really cold.But isn’t it fun to skate and ski, playhockey or just make a snowman?
The coldest region:Jakutia below - 50°C
Sochi 2014 OlympicGames mascots:
the Hare, Polar Bearand Leopard
Our plant symbols are the birch
tree and the camomile.
Russia’s animal symbol is the bear.
But don’t be afraid of it! Most
Russians have seen bears only in the zoo.
Flag Day in Russia isAugust 22
Our national flag comprises
three equal horizontal stripes: the upperone white, the middle one blue, and thelower one red. These colours in Russiasymbolise generosity, loyalty, and courage.
National Coat of Armssince December 2000
Now look at the National Coat
of Arms of the Russian Federation. Itreflects the different stages of nationalhistory. In its design, the two-headed eagledates back to Peter the Great's epoch.
The population : about11,980,000 (2013)
is the capital of Russia. It is a majorpolitical, economic, cultural, financial,educational and transportation centreof the Russian Federation.
Moscow (Moskva)
Red Square is one of the most beloved
and beautiful parts of Moscow. St. Basil’sCathedral, the Lenin Mausoleum and theKremlin attract thousands of tourists.
Click to enlarge themap of the Kremlin
You can see a lot of other attractionson the map of Moscow below.
Click to enlarge themap of Moscow
Number of towns andcities: 1100 (in 2010)
You can also visit St.Petersburg,
Volgograd, Kazan, Novosibirsk and otherbeautiful towns and cities of our country.
of their Motherland and are proud
of its victories, history and culture.Victory Day is one of the most importantholidays in Russia.
The Great PatrioticWar: 1941-1945
The Russians are patriots
New Year and Christmas are popularRussian holidays. Both children and
adults enjoy getting presents from FatherFrost and Snow Maiden.
Click to see
the holiday calendar
Souvenirs from Russia traditionallyinclude amber jewelry, Matryoshkadolls and items of Khokhloma, Gzheland other fine Russian handicrafts.
