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Russia

Russia is the largest country in the world, covering more than one-eighth of the Earth’s inhabited land area. It extends across northern Asia and 40% of the territory of Europe, spanning eleven time zones and incorporating a wide range of climatic zones and landforms.

Russia has the world’s largest reserves of mineral and energy resources, and is considered one of the largest producers of oil and natural gas globally. The population of Russia is approximately 146 million people, which makes it the ninth most populous nation in the world.

Language: Russian

Currency: Russian ruble ₽

Capital: Moscow

>1/8

of the world’s land surface

11

time zones

85

federal subjects

>190

nationalities

146

million people

Some prestigious diplomatic, sports, and social projects implemented in Russia

2012
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Russia joins WorldSkills International
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APEC
from Saint Petersburg to Vladivostok
2013
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WorldSkills Russia National Competition
Tolyatti
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27th Summer Universiade
Kazan
2014
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Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
Sochi
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WorldSkills Russia National Competition
Kazan
2015
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WorldSkills Russia National Competition
Kazan
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SCO
Ufa
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BRICS
Ufa
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16th FINA World Championships
Kazan
2016
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Ice Hockey World Championship 
Moscow
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WorldSkills Russia National Competition
Krasnogorsk
2017
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WorldSkills Russia National Competition
Krasnodar
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FIFA Confederations Cup
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Sochi, Kazan
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MINEPS VI
Kazan
2018
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WorldSkills Russia National Competition
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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FIFA World Cup Russia
11 Russian cities
2019
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WorldSkills Russia National Competition
Kazan
2019
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