Russia has a flag with three colors - white, blue, and red. The flag day is August 22nd. White represents chivalry and sincerity. Blue represents honor and purity. Red represents courage and love. Russia has a population of 142 million within an area of 17 million square kilometers. The main language is Russian and the currency is the Russian ruble. Major industries include resource extraction and machinery manufacturing. Famous landmarks include Saint Basil's Cathedral and the Novodevichy Convent in Moscow. Christianity is the dominant religion.