RUSSIA
Annika Agarwal
VIII -B
INTRODUCTION
Russia is a country spanning Eastern Europe and North Asia.
Russia is the largest country in the world by its area, extending
across eleven time zones and sharing land border with fourteen
countries. Russia share its border with Poland, Lithuania,
Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Belarus, Ukraine, China,
Georgia, North Korea, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. It
also shares its maritime boundary with United States and Japan.
Russia is also known as The Russian Federation. It has 21
republics, 9 territories, 46 regions, 1 autonomous region, 4
autonomous districts, Russia is famous for its rich history,
diverse culture and stunning landscapes. Russia’s capital city as
well as its largest city is Moscow. Saint Petersburg is the second
largest city and the cultural capital of Russia. Prime Minister of
Russia is Mikhail Mishustin.
HISTORY
Russia's story begins thousands of years ago when people first settled in
the land. King Rurik founded the first modern state in 862, which later
became the powerful Kievan Rus empire. But in the 13th century, the
Mongols invaded and destroyed the Kievan Rus.
In the 14th century, Moscow rose to power, eventually becoming the head
of the Eastern Roman Empire. Ivan IV became the first Tsar of Russia in
1547. Later, the Romanov dynasty took over in 1613 and ruled for a long
time. Under Peter the Great, Russia grew into a major power in Europe,
with its capital moving to St. Petersburg.
In the 19th century, Russian culture flourished, with famous artists and
writers gaining worldwide fame. But after World War I, people rebelled
against the Tsars, leading to the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917. This gave
rise to the Soviet Union in 1922.
HISTORY
During World War II, Russia suffered greatly, losing over 20 million people.
The Cold War followed, with Russia and the United States competing in an
arms race. In 1991, the Soviet Union collapsed, and Russia became an
independent country.
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