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According to itypeusa, Russia is a country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, bordering the Arctic Ocean, Finland, Norway, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. It has a population of over 145 million people and its capital and largest city is Moscow. Russian is the official language of Russia with many other languages spoken by ethnic minorities. The government of Russia is a federal semi-presidential republic with a president serving as head of state and prime minister serving as head of government. The legislative branch consists of two houses: the State Duma (lower house) and the Federation Council (upper house). The judicial branch consists mainly of a Supreme Court and several lower courts that are subject to civil law. The economy in Russia is largely based on services industry with other industries such as agriculture, mining, manufacturing and construction playing important roles too. It has one of the highest GDPs per capita in Europe thanks to its diversified economy making it one of the wealthiest countries in terms of GDP per capita on the continent. Russian culture has been shaped by its unique location between Central Europe and Eastern Europe which can be seen through its art, music, literature or cuisine which borrows elements from both eastern and western cultures. Music plays an important role in Russian culture with traditional folk music being played alongside modern genres like rock music or hip hop music from western countries. Russia is located in the Moscow Time Zone (MSK). This time zone is three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and eight hours ahead of Central European Time (CET). Therefore, when it’s noon in UTC, it’s 3:00 pm in Russia. During Daylight Saving Time, which runs from March to October, Russia is four hours ahead of UTC. Most regions within Russia observe daylight saving time but there are a few exceptions such as the Altai Republic where Daylight Saving Time does not apply due to their location close to the equator. It’s therefore important for travellers planning a trip to these areas to ensure they check whether Daylight Saving Time applies or not before setting off. When travelling to Russia from other countries, it is important to take note of the time difference between their own country and Russia. For example, if you are travelling from London to Moscow in Russia, you should remember that London is three hours behind Moscow – meaning that when it’s noon in London, it’s already 3:00pm in Moscow. The official language spoken in Russia is Russian and the currency used throughout the country is Russian ruble (RUB). It can be helpful for travellers visiting different parts of the country to have some basic knowledge of Russian as most people outside major cities may not be able to speak English fluently. Additionally, most stores and restaurants accept debit or credit cards but having cash on hand can come in handy during trips outside major cities or towns. See findjobdescriptions for Russia Country Guide.

How to Get to Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
How to Get to Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

How to Get to Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

According to 800zipcodes.com, Nizhny Airport receives flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg and a dozen other cities in Russia and abroad. By rail, the easiest way to arrive here is on the high-speed “Swift” and “Swallow” from the Mother See or the branded train “Volga” from the northern capital. The journey by bus will be the longest, but no less picturesque. Well, we have already said about the options with river cruises (it’s a pity, there are no scheduled motor ships)….

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Republic of Buryatia (Russia)
Republic of Buryatia (Russia)

Republic of Buryatia (Russia)

Arshan, Republic of Buryatia (Russia) The Arshan health resort is located in the Tunkinskaya valley (southern spurs of the Eastern Sayan Mountains) at an altitude of 893 m above sea level. 70 km south of Arshan is the regional center Kyren. Translated from the Buryat name of the resort means “healing water”, this is the name of all the healing springs of the area. Arshan began to develop at the beginning of the 20th century in a picturesque area surrounded…

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Russia Schooling
Russia Education

Russia Education

Training Until the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the education system was highly centralized. The school law adopted by Parliament in 1992 has meant that the federal states of the Russian Federation have become virtually sovereign in terms of the objectives and content of the school’s teaching. Instead of the Soviet Union’s common curricula and teaching materials, the states and the individual schools themselves must decide the form of teaching. An alternative sector has gradually been formed at the secondary…

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