Noah HicksMrs. Stippich

On the flag, red stands for bravery, blue stands for nobility, and white stands for purity

Russia’s flag wasn’t used when Russia was part of the Soviet Union

Moscow is the largest and capital city in Russia

Russia’s official name is Russian Federation

Russia is the world’s largest country

In Russia, people grow things such as grain, sugar beets, sunflower seeds, vegetables, fruits, beef, and milk

People use mining equipment and machinery for the manufacture in Russia

St. Petersburg was built on top of a marsh and had to have 300 bridges to get to it

The Ural Mountains are part Europe and Asia and is 2,000 feet tall (610 meters).

The Caucasus Mountains are between the Black and the Caspian seas and is 18,510 (5,642-meter). Mount Elbrus is the highest point in Europe

The Lena River in Siberia, 2,734 miles (4,400 kilometers) long, is Russia's longest river. It goes into the Arctic Ocean.

St. Basil’s Cathedral is the best sight to see in the Red Square. Rivers Mountains Tundra Tall Grasses

St. Basil’s Cathedral is the most recognizable landmark at Moscow's Red Square

In Russia the currency is called ruble (1 ruble=100 kopeks)

People in Russia speak the Russian language

In Russia the main religious group is Eastern Orthodox

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