This document provides an overview of Russia including its location in Asia, history, geography, demography, economy, government, culture, and relations with India. Some key facts presented are that Russia is the largest country in the world located in both Europe and Asia, with Moscow as its capital. The economy relies heavily on oil and gas exports. Culturally, Russia places great importance on ballet and folk dancing as part of its heritage. Relations with India are positive, with both countries cooperating on defense, space programs, and industrial projects. Popular tourist destinations highlighted include Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.

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Mitali Sinha
PGDM

3.  Location in Asia
 Map of Russia
 Russia Today
 Interesting Facts
 History
 Geography
 Demography
 Economy
 Government
 Culture
 Relation with India
 Places to visit
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6.  Full name - Russian Federation
 Capital - Moscow
 Language - Official Russian
co-official 35 other
 Federal states - 83
 Neighboring countries - 14 land neighbors and 2
maritime boundaries
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7.  Largest country in the world
 Longest river is Volga (3692 km)
 Deepest lake is Lake Baikal
 Longest railway is Trans-Siberian railway
 Coldest place is Verkhoyansak
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Lake Baikal
Trans-Siberian Railway
Ural Mountains
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 World’s first artificial satellite – Sputnik 1
 World’s first man in space - Yuri Gagarin
 World’s first woman in space – Valentina Tereshkova
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9.  Earliest human settlement arouse around 500 AD
 Mongol invasions made people settle around
Moscow
 Tsar drove out Mongols and unified
 In1917 Bolshevik overthrew Tsar
 After 2nd world war it became super power
 USSR broke up in1991
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Vladimir Lenin
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10.  Located in Eurasia, 75% land in Asia
 9 time zones
 Divided in five natural zones: tundra, taiga,
steppe, arid and mountain
 Cover 25% of world forest reserve
 Climate is harsh
 European Russia is warmer
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11.  Population is about 145 MN, 75% in Europe
 Density is low, 9 people per sq. km
 Life expectancy is 61 yrs.
 Literacy rate is 99%
 No official census of religion
 Major religion are Christianity, Islam,
Judaism, Buddhism
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12.  8th largest economy in the world
 Currency is Russian Ruble
 GDP is $3.45 trillion
 Oil, natural gas, metals and timber account more than 80%
exports
 Considered as developing economy by IMF and
World Bank
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13.  Parliament is called Duma
 President is head of state and Prime Minister
is head of government
 Federal government is divided in three branches:
 Maintains diplomatic relation with 191 countries and
has 144 embassies
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 Legislative
 Executive
 Judiciary
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14.  Russian cultural heritage is ranked seventh in
the Nation Brands Index
 They take great pride in their cultural
heritage and expect the rest of the world to
admire it
 Ballet Dance
 Folk Dance
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Ballet
Dance
Folk
Dance
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15.  India has embassy in Moscow, and Russia in New Delhi
 India maintain good relation with Russia
 According to BBC survey, 45% Russians view India positively
 India is major importer of defense hardware
 India’s first satellite, Aryabhatta was launched by Russia
 India’s first Swadeshi steel plant was built in collaboration
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Nicholas Roerich with
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Soviet stamp celebrating
Indo-Soviet friendship
Aryabhatta satellite
Bokaro Steel Plant Sukhoi Su-30MKI jointly
Built by Russia and India
Vladimir Putin with Narendra
Modi
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 Saint Basil’s Cathedral, located in Moscow
Known for its architecture
 Hermitage Museum, located in St. Petersburg
is a massive museum of art and culture
 Suzdal is jewel of Russia, preserved as living
museum of cultural past
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Kremlin Mt. Elbrus
Valley of Geysers St. Sophia Cathedral
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