National Geographic Countries of the World: Russia

Visit Russia, the worlds largest country, spanning two continents. Review a vast national history, from the Tsars to the Soviet Union to todays Russian Federation. Explore a richly diverse topography - coniferous forests, semideserts, steppes, tundra - with an array of climates to match. Meet the Russians, Tatars, Ukrainians, Bashkir, Chuvash, Chechens, and Armenians that comprise Russias population. Experience the wonders of Russian culture, from the Bolshoi Ballet to Tolstoy and Pushkin.