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Russia

History

Kievan Rus' appears in Russia's historical record.
Vladimir-Suzdal appears in Russia's historical record.
Grand Principality of Moscow ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Tsardom of Russia ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Russian Empire ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
The monarchy was abolished, changing Russia's form of government.
Soviet Union tied the territory into a wider political structure.
Declaration of State Sovereignty advanced the country's sovereignty.
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CapitalMoscow
Population146M
Area17,098,242 km2
CurrencyRussian ruble

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.

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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.

Upcoming events

Russia Day thumbnailRussia Day12 Jun 2026 ยท Russia

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Food & drink

Borscht thumbnailBorschtSignature dishTea thumbnailTeaLocal drink

Known for

Red Square MoscowSt. Basil's Cathedralthe KremlinHermitage St. PetersburgTrans-Siberian Railway289 km8 time zones.
Eurovision Song Contest thumbnailMusic & CultureFestivals, concerts and cultural calendars.