Russia is the largest country of Europe. Did you know it is double the size of the US? Russia is a large and a powerful country, surrounded by Finland, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhistan, Georgia, the Caspian Sea, the Pacific Ocean, The Baltic and the Black Sea. The country is more than fifty thousand km in perimeter. Russian topography is mainly characterized by the vast stretch of plains all over.  The climate is variable as the country is spread over thousands of square km of area. Winters in Siberia are freezing cold whereas summers of other regions are dry hot. Also because of its vicinity to the sea, it experiences a continental type of climate. To know more interesting facts about Russia visit the Russian website and search for Russian Ru.

The country is rich in minerals and other natural resources. Seemingly endless amounts of oil, coal, natural gas, many strategic minerals, diamonds and timber are all found in Russia. Siberia, Russia has rich oil deposits as well as costly minerals like gold, silver, platinum, cobalt, zinc, mercury. Russia’s annual income is characterized greatly with the export of these minerals. Russian population is the world’s fifth largest population. The national capital of Russia is Moscow. Moscow is one of the most significant industrial, cultural and political cities in Russia. It got its name from the river Moska, on which it is located. Later Moscow became the capital city of the Russian Federation.

Russia is not only about Moscow though. Russia being the largest country in the world, it has more than a thousand cities in it. St. Petersburg is another major industrial center of Russia.  It is the ancient capital of Russia, as well as the major educational center of Russia. Each city has its own essence and exclusiveness. Russia is a nation with out of the ordinary narration. It is situated in the eastern part of Europe and western fraction of Asia, so prosperous Russian culture has engaged elements of both Russia Europe and vibrant orient traditions of Asia. It is a country full of surprises. Russian hospitality is worth mentioning. If you get an opportunity to visit Russia, do not wait and plan a great vacation package for Russia.  You will need plenty of time to experience the flavor of each and every part of Russia.