10 Russian Facts

Russia is the largest country in the world it constitutes one seventh area of the world. Its boundaries are touched by 22 different bodies of waters and because of its area; it is the only country that touches majority of the countries. There are also many religions followed in Russia as Islam, Russian orthodox etc.

1. Geography

The total area of Russia is 17,075,200 square kilometers with most of area covered with water. The neighboring countries of Russia are Azerbaijan, china, Mongolia, Finland, Kazakhstan etc.

2. Russian language

Russian language is spoken in Europe and Asia. About 250 million people speak Russian. It is the 8th language that is most spoken in the world.

3. Russian currency

Ruble is the Russian currency; its code is RUB. It is included in the top 20 strong currencies in the world. In plane Russian, meaning of ruble is ‘to chop’.

4. Russian roulette

Russian roulette is one of the most dangerous games in the world. In this game the person puts only one bullets in the gun and points that to his head and pulls the trigger. Now luck of that person plays next part. If the person is lucky enough he live; otherwise dies.

5. Attraction for tourists

Russia has great attractions for tourists. Its cities are so mesmerizing that tourists love to come there and see these places. Moscow, Saint Petersburg and golden ring cities are heavily populated with tourists.

6. Russian mountains

Russian mountains are the most famous and beautiful mountains in the world. There is also the oldest mountain in the world. The name of the mountain is Urals.

7. Russian economics

Russia is the country that is most blessed with natural resources. Mining is the profession of majority of the people here. Russia is the leader of other countries in military technology and energy. Other fields of specialization are finance, telecommunication and construction.

8. Russian art and culture

Russian art and culture is no behind in richness than any other country. Moscow art gallery and theater and Marinisky Theater are the best institutions for art and culture in the world in the world.

9. Russian people

Russian people are considered as hospitable and open hearted people. Another fact abut Russia is that in this region the most beautiful people live.

10. Russian animal

Russian most famous animal is Siberian tiger, it is the world’s biggest cat because it can be 10 feet long; not including its tail.