Russia

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RUSSIA Russia is my native country. It is the largest country in the world.Russia is situated on two continents: Europe and Asia. The country is washed by 12 seas of three oceans: the Pacific, the Arctic and the Atlantic. Its total area is over 17 million square kilometres. The population of Russia is more than 145 million. There are a lot of nationalities in Russia and people speak different languages.Russian is the official language.

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The land of Russia varies greatly.

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We have thick forests and vast plains,high mountains and deep valleys. The main mountain chains are the Caucasus,the Urals and the Altai. Russia is rich in rivers and lakes. The longest river on the European territory of Russia is the Volga,which flows into hte Caspian Sea. The worlds deepest lake,Lake Baikal, is also situated in Russia. The water in this lake is very clear. There is also a wide variety of wildlife in Russia.

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Russia is country of great traditions. There are many villages in Russia famous for their specific crafts. Painted boxes from Palekh and wooden tableware from Khokhloma are well-known all over the world.

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Moscow There is a lot to see in Russia, but first of all foreign tourists visit the capital of our country,Moscow, its economic and cultural centre.Foreigners are usually surprised by the number of churches and cathedrals in and around the city. There are also a lot of beautiful palaces, old mansions and monuments in Moscow. Moscow is the city that must be seen.

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SAINT PETERSBURG St. Petersburg ranks among the worlds greatest capitals. Founded by the will of Peter the Great in 1703, it has developed into a large European-type city known all over the world.

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We,people living in Russia, love our country and are proud of it. And we would like other nations to understand and love our homeland.