Our group is composed of 6 members from Russia. Russia's capital is Moscow, and some other important cities are Saint Petersburg and Novosibirsk. Russia has a population of over 142 million and its president is Dmitry Medvedev. Some notable animals found in Russia include the endangered Siberian tiger and large brown bears. Popular sports in Russia include ballet, which has world-renowned schools in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, and chess. Russian cuisine features dishes like pirozhki meat pies, blini pancakes, and soups made with tomatoes and beets. Matryoshka stacking dolls are a iconic Russian toy.