Russia is a large country located in northern Eurasia. Some key facts about Russia are: - The official language is Russian and the dominant religion is Russian Orthodox Christianity. - Moscow is the capital city and other major cities include St. Petersburg and Novosibirsk. - Traditional Russian cuisine includes dishes like pelmeni, kasha, and caviar. The matryoshka doll and samovar are iconic cultural artifacts. - The ruble is the currency and the Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral are famous landmarks in Moscow. Popular tourist destinations also include Lake Baikal and the Mirny Diamond Mine.