Russia
- Country Introduction:
Russia, also officially known as the Russian Federation, is the largest country in the world. It borders a total of fourteen countries across Europe and Asia. Russia covers more than one eighth of the Earth's inhabited land area and spans over nine time zones! The extremely cold temperatures of Russian winter vary across the country with a record low −71.2 °C/−96.2 °F. The country's culture includes the famous Russian ballet, composition music, unique architecture, and wide range of traditional foods.
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- Culture and People:
Overview
Language
Religion and Beliefs
Food
Demography and Ethnicity
Institutions (e.g., family, government)
Gender and Sexuality
Higher Education
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- Cost of Living:
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Russia
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Getting Around Russia:
- Public Transportation in St. Petersburg
- Public Transportation in Moscow
- Moscow Metro
- Way to Russia - Transportation in Moscow
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