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Overview of and topical guide to Russia
Recognized territory is shown in the dark green, disputed territory is shown in the light greenRecognized territory is shown in the dark green, disputed territory is shown in the light green
An enlargeable map of the Russian Federation
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Russia.
The Russian Federation , commonly known as Russia , is the most extensive country in the world , covering 17,075,400 square kilometres (6,592,800 sq mi), more than an eighth of the Earth's land area.[1] Russia is a transcontinental country extending across the whole of northern Asia and 40% of Europe; it spans 11 time zones and incorporates a great range of environments and landforms. With 143 million people, Russia is the ninth most populated country. Russia has the world's largest mineral and energy resources, has the world's largest forest reserves, and its lakes contain approximately one-quarter of the Earth's fresh liquid water.
General reference [ edit ]
An enlargeable map of Russia
Geography of Russia [ edit ]
An enlargeable topographic map of Russia
Geography of Russia
Kazakhstan 6,846 km (4,254 mi)
China 3,645 km (2,265 mi)
Mongolia 3,441 km (2,138 mi)
Ukraine 1,576 km (979 mi)
Finland 1,313 km (816 mi)
Belarus 959 km (596 mi)
Georgia 723 km (449 mi), including:
Abkhazia 255 km (158 mi)[2]
South Ossetia 70 km (43 mi)[2]
Poland 432 km (268 mi)
Latvia 292 km (181 mi)
Estonia 290 km (180 mi)
Azerbaijan 284 km (176 mi)
Lithuania 227 km (141 mi)
Norway 196 km (122 mi)
North Korea 18 km (11 mi)
Coastline: 37,653 km (23,396 mi)[3]
Mercator projection distorts Russia's appearance from crescent-like shape (as seen on a globe) into a fish-like or bear-like outline; also making the uninhabited area of Russia (e.g. food-less cold tundra and taiga) look 3-4 times bigger than it already is.
Environment of Russia [ edit ]
A satellite image of Russia
Environment of Russia
Geographic features of Russia [ edit ]
Regions of Russia [ edit ]
Economic regions of Russia
Ecoregions of Russia [ edit ]
List of ecoregions in Russia
Subdivisions of Russia [ edit ]
Subdivisions of Russia
Federal subjects of Russia
Republics of Russia [ edit ]
1. Republic of Adygea
2. Altai Republic
3. Republic of Bashkortostan
4. Buryat Republic
5. Republic of Dagestan
6. Republic of Ingushetia
7. Kabardino-Balkar Republic
8. Republic of Kalmykia
9. Karachay–Cherkess Republic
10. Republic of Karelia
11. Komi Republic
12. Mari El Republic
13. Republic of Mordovia
14. Sakha (Yakutia) Republic
15. Republic of North Ossetia–Alania
16. Republic of Tatarstan
17. Tuva Republic
18. Udmurt Republic
19. Republic of Khakassia
20. Chechen Republic
21. Chuvash Republic
22. Crimea (disputed)
Oblasts of Russia [ edit ]
Krais of Russia [ edit ]
Autonomous oblasts of Russia [ edit ]
Autonomous okrugs of Russia [ edit ]
Federal cities of Russia [ edit ]
Municipalities of Russia [ edit ]
Demographics of Russia [ edit ]
Demographics of Russia
Government and politics of Russia [ edit ]
Russia has made its choice in favor of democracy. Fourteen years ago, independently, without any pressure from outside, it made that decision in the interests of itself and interests of its people — of its citizens. This is our final choice, and we have no way back. There can be no return to what we used to have before. And the guarantee for this is the choice of the Russian people, themselves. No, guarantees from outside cannot be provided. This is impossible. It would be impossible for Russia today. Any kind of turn towards totalitarianism for Russia would be impossible, due to the condition of the Russian society.
Vladimir Putin , statement in press release, Office of the White House Press Secretary, United States (February 24, 2005). "President and President Putin Discuss Strong U.S.-Russian Partnership "
Politics of Russia
Branches of the government of Russia [ edit ]
Government of Russia
Executive branch of the government of Russia [ edit ]
Legislative branch of the government of Russia [ edit ]
Judicial branch of the government of Russia [ edit ]
Judiciary of Russia
Foreign relations of Russia [ edit ]
Foreign relations of Russia
International organization membership [ edit ]
The Russian Federation is a member of:[1]
Law and order in Russia [ edit ]
Law of Russia
Crime in Russia [ edit ]
Human rights in Russia [ edit ]
Human rights in Russia
Law enforcement in Russia [ edit ]
Law enforcement in Russia
Military of Russia [ edit ]
Military of Russia
Local government in Russia [ edit ]
Local government in Russia
History of Russia [ edit ]
History of Russia, by period [ edit ]
History of Russia, by year [ edit ]
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History of Russia, by Region [ edit ]
Republics [ edit ]
Oblasts [ edit ]
Federal cities [ edit ]
History of Russia, by subject [ edit ]
Culture of Russia [ edit ]
Saint Basil's Cathedral on the Red Square , Moscow
The arts in Russia [ edit ]
Architecture of Russia [ edit ]
Architecture of Russia
Ethnic groups in Russia [ edit ]
Sports in Russia [ edit ]
Sports in Russia
Football in Russia (disambiguation)
Religion in Russia [ edit ]
Religion in Russia
Economy and infrastructure of Russia [ edit ]
Russian currency: The Ruble
Economy of Russia
Industries and economic sectors in Russia [ edit ]
Communications in Russia [ edit ]
Energy in Russia [ edit ]
Energy in Russia
Transport in Russia [ edit ]
Transport in Russia
Education in Russia [ edit ]
Education in Russia
Health in Russia [ edit ]
Health in Russia
See also [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ a b "Russia" . The World Factbook . United States Central Intelligence Agency . July 2, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009 .
^ a b c Russia recognizes Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent states, thus bordering in total 16 countries, more than any other country. If only widely recognized states counted, Russia ties with China, each bordering 14 countries.
^ Russia also borders the Caspian Sea , a remnant of the ancient Paratethys Sea .
External links [ edit ]
Wikimedia Atlas of Russia