RUSSIA By Lauren Geary What is Russias capital

RUSSIA By: Lauren Geary

What is Russia’s capital? What are the latitude and longitude? Russia’s capital is Moscow Latitude-55. 751244 Longitude-37. 618423

What is a major body of water? The Volga river is one of the major bodies of water in Russia

What is the highest point? Mount elbrus 18, 510 feet not Far from the capital

What is the most popular sport? Bandy is just russian Hockey. Lots of people like playing the game too.

What is an important celebration? Russian Orthodox Christmas is an important celebration it was banned in 1917 but came back around 1992.

What are the most exported goods and famous companies? Energy (like gas and coal) are some exported goods and surgutneftegas is a famous company

Is the country a part of the European union? Russia is not a part of the European Union

Who is a famous celebrity? Peter the Great is a famous celebrity in Russia

Who is a famous political figure? One famous political leader is Joseph Stalin though he wasn’t the most respected he is still very well known

Was the country involved in World War I? Yes Russia was involved in WW 1 they were on the side of the Allies.

Was the country involved in WWII? Yes Russia did participate in WW 2 on the side of the allies and Russia was actually called the soviet union

Who is the current leader of the Russia? Vladimir Putin is the current leader in Russia

What system of government does Russia have now? Federal semipresidential republic

Important event in Russia’s history 1610 -13 Poles occupy Moscow

Iconic landmark in Russia State Hermitage Museum is very well known in Russia

What is Russia’s population? The population in 2010 was 142, 905, 200

What religion is practiced the most in Russia? Orthodox christianity 75% , Islam 5% , Judaism and Buddhism 1% , random 1% , atheists 8%

What climate region is Russia in? Russia is cold all the time it varies from 45 degrees fahrenheit to -96 degrees fahrenheit

What is the primary language spoken in Russia? Russian is the most spoken but there are 35 primary languages around the country Russia

What is the relationship Russia has with the US? It is kind of on the fence we have had our ups and downs together but our relationship is probably on the good side but it’s an on and off kind of thing

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