Russia
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Country Facts about Russia
- Abbreviation - RU
- Capital - Moscow
- Largest City - Moscow
- Area - 6.602 Mi^2
- Population - 143.5 Million people
National Flag and Image of Country
The White-Blue-Red is based on the coat arms of the duchy of Moscow, which is red with Saint George, wearing white armor and a blue cape, riding a white horse, holding a blue shield, defeating the dragon.
Russia Motto
Nichevo
City of Moscow
The capital of Russia. This is a great place to go to because it is big and beautiful. it has many shops and boutiques to buy items from. The scenery of this bold city is astonishing and would be a great place to get away and enjoy yourself.
Bird
The Tundra Swan is the national bird.
Tree
The Birch Tree is the national tree.
Flower
The Camomile is the national flower.
People and Culture
Russian culture has a long and rich cultural history, steeped in literature, ballet, painting and classical music. While outsiders may see the country as drab, Russia has a very visual cultural past, from its colorful folk costumes to its ornate religious symbols. Here is a brief overview of Russian customs and traditions.
Economics of Russia
Russia has a high-income mixed economy with state ownership in strategic areas of the economy. Market reforms in the 1990s privatized much of Russian industry and agriculture, with notable exceptions in the energy and defense-related sectors.