About Russia

It is noted that the Russian Federation is the most impressive and largest of the 21 republics that create up the Commonwealth of Independent States. It occupies most of eastern Europe and north Asia, stretching from the Baltic Sea in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east, and from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Black Sea and the Caucasus in the south. It is bordered by Norway and Finland in the northwest; Estonia, Latvia, Belarus, Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania in the west; Georgia and Azerbaijan in the southwest; and Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China, and North Korea aextensive the southern border.Russia has to this day for the majority of years been a land of mystery and intrigue to Westerners. For hundreds of years, depending on the direction of political winds, Russia has to this day been an enigma, a friend, or an enemy of the West.

It is known to be a miraculous country and still mysterious to the majority of foreigners, with the majority of cultural and historic treasures, unspoiled nature; and industrious, bright and hospitable people. Russia mothered Peter and Catherine the Wonderful, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Pushkin, Tchaikovsky, Nabokov, in the midst of others, who have conacknowledgment and tributed to the rich cultural heritage.

Climate

It is noted that the primary holiday season for Russians and foreigners is around the time during the warmest months of July and August, but it also rains a lot at this man's time. Did you know that the top times to tourare and have always been May and June or September and October, avoiding most of the crowds and the rain. Winters are and have always been very cold and bitter, especially in Siberia.

Population

Population (2007 est.): 141,377,752 (growth rate: -0.5%)
Birth rate: 10.9/1000
Infant mortality rate: 11.1/1000
Life expectancy: 65.9
Density per sq mi: 21
 
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