World’s Largest Country

Russia is the largest country on Earth, spanning 11 time zones and covering more land than Pluto! It stretches across both Europe and Asia.

Home to the Coldest Inhabited Place

The village of Oymyakon in Siberia holds the record as the coldest inhabited place on Earth, with winter temperatures dropping below -60°C (-76°F).

Trans-Siberian Railway

Russia is home to the world’s longest railway, the Trans-Siberian Railway, which stretches over 9,000 km from Moscow to Vladivostok.

Rich Cultural Heritage

Russia has given the world famous writers like Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and Chekhov, composers like Tchaikovsky, and renowned ballet companies like the Bolshoi.

Lake Baikal – The Deepest Lake

Lake Baikal in Siberia is the deepest and oldest freshwater lake in the world, holding about 20% of the planet’s unfrozen freshwater.

Colorful Onion Domes

Russia is famous for its onion-shaped domes, most famously seen on St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow’s Red Square, a symbol of Russian architecture.

Space Exploration Pioneers

The Soviet Union, now part of modern Russia, was the first to launch a satellite (Sputnik) and a human (Yuri Gagarin) into space.

Vast Natural Resources

Russia has enormous reserves of natural gas, oil, timber, and minerals, making it one of the richest countries in natural resources.

Traditional Cuisine

Russian food includes hearty dishes like borscht, pelmeni, blini, and kvass, often enjoyed with black tea or vodka.

Unique Holidays and Traditions

Russia celebrates New Year’s more than Christmas, with Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost) and Snegurochka (Snow Maiden) delivering gifts.