About Russia

Russia is a land of great diversity and remarkable liveliness. Over the years Russia has restored the lost ancient charm of its own. Today among the facts about Russia is that it is an ultra modern super power of the world that has regained its old charm as well. Having rebuilt and refurnished all its ancient cathedrals, street markets pulsating with commotion once again and literature and the arts are regaining its creative fame they enjoyed decades ago. A new effervescent Russia is flourishing like anything.

Russia besides being known for its vastness is also well renowned for its cities, namely Moscow, St. Petersburg and Murmansk. These cities are known all over the world for its exquisiteness and charm. Among the interesting facts about Russia is that it is a country that covers eleven time zones and two continents, and extends up to 50 miles from North America. Within the vast expanses of Russia lies the largest freshwater lake in the world, rivers and woodlands swarming with fish and wildlife, splendid volcanoes, and mighty mountains. Being the largest country on earth, Russia boasts of vast tracts of land.

Russia is officially known as the Russian Federation that extends over Eastern Europe and northern Asia. It has an extensive Arctic Ocean and North Pacific Ocean coastlines, as well as smaller coastlines on the Baltic, Black and Caspian Seas. Geographically, Russia is land bounded by Norway and Finland to the northwest, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Belarus and Ukraine to the west, Kazakhstan, Georgia and Azerbaijan to the southwest, China and Mongolia to the south, and China and North Korea to the southeast. The American state of Alaska lies opposite to the easternmost point of Russia across the Bering Strait.

Each region in Russia has something exquisite about it. Here we some of the best features of Russian landscapes.

North West Russia
This region is close to nature and has a diverse natural environment. From arctic snow-covered regions to lush woodlands… you will find it all here. There are also many pristine rivers and lakes that are used as a source of transportation.

Central Russia
There is a lot to explore and discover in Central Russia. You can visit places of interest like the Kremlin, Red Square, The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, The Tretyakov Gallery and The Novodevichy Monastery among others.

South Ural
This is a rocky area between Europe and Asia. It has three major biomes - woody mountains, partly wooded steppes and grassy steppes. Together these make a beautiful and diverse landscape

No matter where you go in Russia you are bound to have a great time.