Formerly one of the largest countries in the world, Russia has an interesting history and culture. As its popularity as a tourist destination is on the rise, it’s good to know a little more about this vast place.

1.    Russia is bordered by so many countries. Amongst them are China, North Korea, Mongolia, Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine.
2.    The capital of  Russia, Moscow is Europe’s largest city, with a population of over 11 million!
3.    Russia’s main religion is Russian Orthodoxy.
4.    Russia has the largest forest reserves in all of Europe. This has caused them to be known as “the lungs of Europe”.
5.    Russia has the largest energy and mineral reserves in the world.