Russia
History
Kievan Rus' was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Russia deep historical roots.
Vladimir-Suzdal was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Russia deep historical roots.
Grand Principality of Moscow was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Russia deep historical roots.
Tsardom of Russia was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Russia deep historical roots.
Russian Empire was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Russia deep historical roots.
Monarchy abolished was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Russia deep historical roots.
Soviet Union tied Russia into a larger political structure and changed its constitutional direction.
Declaration of State Sovereignty was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Russia deep historical roots.
Short facts
RegionEastern Europe / Northern Asia
LanguageRussian
Time zoneMSK (UTC+3) to UTC+12
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Red Square Moscow: St. Basil's Cathedral, the Kremlin and Lenin's Mausoleum in one iconic view.
- Hermitage St. Petersburg: One of the world's largest art museums in a Baroque imperial palace.
- Trans-Siberian Railway: The world's longest railway crossing 9,289 km and 8 time zones.
Planning questions
What is Russia known for?Red Square Moscow, Hermitage St. Petersburg, Trans-Siberian Railway.
What is the capital?Moscow.
Which language is useful?Russian.
When is the national day?12 June.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.
Upcoming events
Russia Day12 Jun 2026 ยท RussiaNo future Russia-linked events are active in the current dataset.
Food & drink
Borscht
TeaKnown for
Red Square MoscowSt. Basil's Cathedralthe KremlinHermitage St. PetersburgTrans-Siberian Railway289 km8 time zones.
Music & Culture
National days