The territory of Russia

70per cent of the territory of Europe and 30 per cent of the territory of Asia is taken up by Russia , the largest country in the world. Is spans 1/9 of the Earth's land

Russia is comprised of 89 subjects

Russia is populated by 146 million people. Russia ranks 9th in the world by population

The territory of Russia is made up of 11 time zone

Berg line is located on 38.5
thousand kilometers

Russia is a Federative state with a Republican form of government

Now the country is ruled by President Vladimir Putin

Russia is famous for its people.
Alexander Pushkin
Michael Lomonosov
Isaak Levitan
Peter Tchaikovsky
Yuri Gagarin
Andrei Sakharov

Russian holidays and
traditions are observed for many centuries

In Shrovetide week is accepted to bake pancakes and burn a Scarecrow.

Christmas is celebrated on 7 Januar

Day of Russia is celebrated on 12 June

Moscow , the capital of Russia, which is populated by 12 million people

Winter Palace in St. Petersburg is a recognizable landmark , it was built in 1754

Another attraction is the Tobolsk Kremlin is situated in my home town of Tobolsk