Russia, Largest country in the world
Russia, the largest country in the world, occupies over one-eighth of the Earth's inhabited land area.
Founded and ruled by a Varangian warrior elite and their descendants, the medieval state of Rus arose in the 9th century.
Russian culture has a long history with many prominent contributions to art, literature, philosophy, music and cinema.
The country is one of the world's most sparsely populated and urbanized. Most of its residents live in apartment blocks.
Russia is the only country in the world that is located across 11 time zones.
Inception: 862
Capital city: Moscow
Population: 146804372
Phone: +78002002316
Website: gov.ru
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