Russia has an area of ​​17 million square kilometers, which is equivalent to the size of Australia or Antarctica. Russia (Russian Federation) is the largest country in the world (about 11% of the total land area of ​​the Earth, or 13% of the land inhabited by humans) and the ninth most populous country (146 million people). Russia's area is almost 2 times that of Canada, the United States and China. Russia is a country located between Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It borders 18 countries. The length of the Russian territory from north to south is more than 4000 kilometers, and from west to east - close to 10,000 kilometers. The total length of Russia's borders is 60,933 kilometers (of which 38,808 kilometers are maritime borders). It is located in 10 time zones. Russia is washed by three oceans: the Atlantic Ocean in the west and south, the Pacific Ocean in the east, and the Arctic Ocean in the north. The Barents Sea, the White Sea, the Kara Sea, the Laptev Sea, the East Siberian Sea and the Chukchi Sea wash the country from the north. Due to its long length from west to east, the country has 10 time zones. The country's neighbors are China and North Korea in the southeast. The largest rivers in Russia are the Ob, Volga, Yenisei, Lena, and Amur. The country's largest lakes are Lake Baikal, Lake Ladoga, the Sea of ​​Onega, and the Caspian Sea. In the south of Russia, the North Caucasus Mountains rise, crowned by Mount Elbrus (5642 m), the highest point not only in Russia but also in Europe. Russia has established more than 100 nature reserves, 40 nature parks, and 35 national parks.Russia is a federal state. The Russian Federation consists of 85 federal equal subjects, including 22 republics, 9 regions, 46 districts, 3 federally important cities, 1 autonomous region, and 4 autonomous regions.

Russia is a federal state. The Russian Federation consists of 85 federal equal subjects, including 22 republics, 9 regions, 46 districts, 3 federally important cities, 1 autonomous region, and 4 autonomous regions.

Russia is a multiethnic country with ethnic and cultural diversity. Christians (mainly Orthodox), Muslims, Buddhists, Jews, and representatives of other religious movements live in Russia. Russian people speak more than 100 languages ​​and dialects. The most widely spoken language in Russia is Russian. According to Article 68 of the Constitution, it is also the state language of the Russian Federation.

Russia is a country with hundreds of years of history and rich culture. When we mention Russia, we think of not only the country on horseback, but also their famous ballet.