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Russia

Russia. By Mitch Kelley Russia is the largest country on the earth. It covers seven different time zones. It is located in eastern Europe and northern Asia. Tourist Attractions The trans Siberian railroad.

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Russia

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  1. Russia By Mitch Kelley Russia is the largest country on the earth. It covers seven different time zones. It is located in eastern Europe and northern Asia.

  2. Tourist AttractionsThe trans Siberian railroad • The trans Siberian railroad: Riding on the trans Siberian railroad is one of the most amazing experiences you could ever have. Flying past endless forests of birch and pine, you will be amazed by Russia’s beauty.

  3. The Ussuri nature reserve • The ussuri nature reserve is around the town vladivostok in primorye. It is home to some of the rarest species of big cats in the world including the amur tiger and the snow leopard.

  4. 2014 Winter Olympics • The events will be held at the Russian black sea port of Sochi and the Krashnaya Polyana mountains ski resort.

  5. Russia’s holidays 2010 • Dec 31-jan 10 new year’s day • Jan 7 Russian Orthodox Christmas • Jan 13 Russian old years • Feb 23 motherland defender’s day • May 8 international women’s day • April 4 [floating date] Easter • May 1,2 labour day • May 9 victory day • June 12 independence day • Nov 4 day of people’s unity

  6. Greetings • How to say hello: privet • How to say how are you: Kak pozhivaete

  7. Money and exchange rates • Money name: Rubles • 1.00 USD = 29.8369 RUB

  8. Weather and good travel times • July and August are the best times is you are willing to participate in some russian holidays. These are the hottest months. • January to March is the worst time to travel because the roads are slushy and dangerous. • May to June and September to October are good times to go if you want to avoid large crowds of people. These months still have nice weather.

  9. Natural features • Lake Baikal: the earths oldest lake and also one of the deepest. This lake is over 25000 years old. The word baikal literally means “blue eyes of Siberia.”

  10. The End!

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