Russia (9 класс)

Main Facts
Official name : Russian Federation
Area : 17.1 million square kilometres
Population : 140 million people
Number of neighbours : 16 countries
Head of state : president
Currency : Russian rouble (RUB)
Climate :
Average temperature in summer : +15
Average temperature in winter : -19

Russia is not only a developed state.
It is also a country with a various nature.
Russia is famous for the forests of Siberia,
for Lake Baikal,
for mountain Elbrus etc.

Russia is very rich in natural resources.
Our country produces
oil, gas, coal, diamond, peat etc.

We could be proud not only of Russian nature,
but also of cities in our country.
Old towns of the Golden Ring
such as Suzdal, Vladimir, Pereslavl-Zalessky
are the masterpieces of architecture.

Russia has two main cities.
Moscow
Moscow is a capital of the
Russian Federation.
The city was founded
in 1147 by Yuri Dolgorukiy .
Moscow has a population of
10,5 million people.
Saint-Petersburg
Saint-Petersburg
is a cultural capital of the
Russian federation.
It was founded in 1703 by Peter I.
The city has a population
of 5 million people.

Russia has a lot of symbols as other countries.
Symbols of Russia are the balalaika,
the earflapped fur hat,
the samovar, the Russian dolls etc.

Russia is a multi-national country.
Many nations live there:
Russians, Ukrainians, Byelorussians,
Tatars, Udmurts, Buryats, Nenets etc.

Russia is a very attractive country with
a great history and with an excellent culture.
If you visit it once, you will remember
this trip for all your life.
Fyodor Tyutchev said:
“You will not grasp her with your mind
Or cover with a common label,
For Russia is one of a kind –
Believe in her, if you are able... ”

Creator : Liza Pavlova
Russia