Russia is the largest country in the world.

Russia has 11 time zones.

Traditionally,
Russians do not smile for pictures.

The Volga is the longest river in Europe.

In the city of Oymyakon, the
average dailytemperature in January is -46.4 °C (-51.52 °F).

Wood has always been an important part of Russian architecture.

Of the top ten ballet dancers of all time, six are Russian.

Russia has a larger surface area than Pluto.

Alaska borders Russia along the Bering Strait and is less than three miles from the Russian coastline

Russian architecture was heavily inspired by the Byzantines.

After the ceremony, Russian brides take a tour of the city to show off their new marriage.

The Russian word for "emperor," "tsar," comes from the Latin word "caesar."