Russia

By Avneet and Preet

Location

Russia is in Asia and Europe It is in the east and northern part of the

world Russia is surrounded by lots of

countries

Size

Russia has the longest border in the world

Russia has the worlds largest country space

Russia has an area of 17,75,400 km2

Population

Population in July 2010 was 139 million people

Russia has the 6th most population in the world

Russia gains 0-10 % population every year

Capital City and Important Cities

The capital city is Moscow Other important cities are

St.Petersburg, Vladvistok, Psvok Most people live in urban cities

Languages and Religions

Official language is RussianHas the largest group of Slavic people

worldwide Restricted religions in Russia are

Mormons, 7th day Adventists, Roman Catholics, Pentocostolists, and bakists

Government and Interesting laws

Russia is the most important republic to the Soviet union

The Soviet union broke apart in 1991 In 1999 the communist party won the

most seats in the state druma

Currency

In ancient times money was called tsekolvgi

Money is now called rubble

Attractions and famous buildings

People visit the red square for its festivals and parties

Many people visit the Hamatcha penisula for the holy waters

People visit the St.Basils Cathedral for its medieval Russian architecture

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Food

People mostly eat home grown produce than imported produce

Some traditional foods are borsch vegetable soup And Piro Zakhi (stuffed rolls)

Russians drink tea, water, mineral water, juice, and soda

Occupations

Average work hours per week are 40 hours

Typical holidays of for year is 28 daysBanned industries are traditional

farming and textiles

Recreation

City Russians like to go to the movie theater because its cheap

Russians also like to play soccer in there spare time

Russians also like to spend there time in there dachas (country cottages)

Resources

Russia has 6 % of the worlds goldRussia has 4 % of the worlds iron oreRussia has 6 % of the worlds cooper

ore

Education

Kids don’t have to go to school until seven years of age

11 years is the minimum years you have to go to school

To go to the next grade you must pass your exams

Health Care

Soviet families get health care for freeMedicine is very low in Russia because

the government wont buy any more medicine

There are lots of doctors in Russia

Sports

In Russia chess is considered a sport Some other played sports are hockey

and volleyball Badminton is also very popular

Climate

Winter goes from November to MarchSiberia is mostly taiga from coniferous

forest A lot of northern parts of Russia are

tundra

Culture

The most popular holiday is new years Independence day gives you two days

of of work The Soviets Discouraged any religious

worship

Agriculture

Russia has a lot of farm land When the Soviets broke up farmers

regained there land Russia doesn't get a lot of rain

Bibliography

Calman, Bobby, Russia the Land, 2000. Calman, Bobby, Russia, 2000. Nelson World Atlas, 4th edition, 2010 True knowledge, Volume 16, 1977 Culturegrams, World Edition, 2010 www.worldbookstudent.com www.worldbookexpert.com www.worldbookkids.com www.sras.com www.russianrecipes.com www.cia.gov/russia www.russiafacts.com