World’s Largest Country – Russia is the largest country on Earth, spanning 11 time zones and covering more land than Pluto! It stretches across both Europe and Asia.

Home to the Coldest Inhabited Place – The village of Oymyakon in Siberia holds the record as the coldest inhabited place on Earth, with winter temperatures dropping below -60°C (-76°F).

Trans-Siberian Railway – Russia is home to the world’s longest railway, the Trans-Siberian Railway, which stretches over 9,000 km from Moscow to Vladivostok.

Rich Cultural Heritage – Russia has given the world famous writers like Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and Chekhov, composers like Tchaikovsky, and renowned ballet companies like the Bolshoi.

Lake Baikal – The Deepest Lake – Lake Baikal in Siberia is the deepest and oldest freshwater lake in the world, holding about 20% of the planet’s unfrozen freshwater.

Colorful Onion Domes – Russia is famous for its onion-shaped domes, most famously seen on St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow’s Red Square, a symbol of Russian architecture.

Space Exploration Pioneers – The Soviet Union, now part of modern Russia, was the first to launch a satellite (Sputnik) and a human (Yuri Gagarin) into space.

Vast Natural Resources – Russia has enormous reserves of natural gas, oil, timber, and minerals, making it one of the richest countries in natural resources.

Traditional Cuisine – Russian food includes hearty dishes like borscht, pelmeni, blini, and kvass, often enjoyed with black tea or vodka.

Unique Holidays and Traditions – Russia celebrates New Year’s more than Christmas, with Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost) and Snegurochka (Snow Maiden) delivering gifts.