1. Russia has a vast territory, it occupies about one seventh of the earth's surface.
2. Russia is situated in Eurasia, half of the country lies in Europe and one third in Asia.
3. Russia stretches from north to south and from for thousand kilometers east to west.
4. It has different nature and landscape such as steppes in the south, plains and forests in the midlands, tundra and taiga in the north.
5. Russia is rich in natural resources. It exports oil and gas.
6. Russia has various types of climate, but in the middle of the country the climate is moderate.
7. The main cities of Russia are Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
8. The majority of its population lives in cities.
9. Russia is a presidential republic. It is headed by the president.
10. The state symbols of Russia are the Russian flag, hymn and the coat of arms.
