Russia is a country in Eastern Europe / North Asia, Europe/Asia with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Russia that most people don't know.
Russia is so vast that it spans 11 time zones. When it's midnight in Kaliningrad, it's already 9am the next day in Kamchatka. Lake Baikal alone contains 20% of the world's unfrozen surface freshwater.
Russia is the largest country in the world — spanning 11 time zones.
Russia has the world's largest reserves of natural gas.
The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway in the world at 9,289 km.
Russia launched the first satellite (Sputnik) and first human (Yuri Gagarin) into space.
Russia is so vast that it spans 11 time zones. When it's midnight in Kaliningrad, it's already 9am the next day in Kamchatka. Lake Baikal alone contains 20% of the world's unfrozen surface freshwater.
Russia is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
A UNESCO fortress complex and iconic red-brick square at the heart of Russia
A UNESCO lake holding 20% of Earth's unfrozen freshwater — 25 million years old
One of the world's largest art museums in St. Petersburg's Winter Palace
The world's longest railway — 9,289km crossing 8 time zones from Moscow to Vladivostok
Russia is so vast that it spans 11 time zones. When it's midnight in Kaliningrad, it's already 9am the next day in Kamchatka. Lake Baikal alone contains 20% of the world's unfrozen surface freshwater.
The capital of Russia is Moscow.
Russia has a population of approximately 144.1M.
The official language of Russia is Russian.
Russia gained independence in 862.
Russia uses the Ruble (RUB).