russia by avneet and preet location russia is in asia and europe it is in the east and northern part...
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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