OVERVIEW.

Russia is a hospitable and inviting country. Geographically the biggest country on the planet, Russia has in store something for everyone. Beyond Bears, vodka, ballet, and Easter eggs, this erstwhile part of the now-defunct Soviet Union is a mighty power in the international political order. Russia, as a top-notch education provider has heavily invested in research and universities and continues to do so with greater emphasis on English-taught courses. So whatever program you might choose to study in Russia it would be a solid investment for your future.

QUICK FACTS.

• Country name- Russian Federation
• Capital- Moscow
• Nature of Government- Federation and semi-presidential republic
• Main cities- Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk
• Official Language- Russian
• Currency- Russian ruble
• Population- 142,470,272 (July 2014 EST.)
• Total area -17,075,400 square kilometres or 6,601,668 square miles.
• Telephone code- + 7
• Climate-Highly continental
• Economy- Upper-middle income mixed economy with state ownership in strategic areas of the economy
• Key industries- Oil and gas, mining, aircraft building, aerospace production, weapons and military machinery manufacture, electric engineering, automotive transport, road and agriculture machinery production etc