 What makes Russia unique?.  Largest Country  6.6 million sq. miles  Longest Coastline  23,400 miles  Deepest Lake  Lake Baikal.

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 What makes Russia unique?

 Largest Country  6.6 million sq. miles  Longest Coastline  23,400 miles  Deepest Lake  Lake Baikal

 70+ Distinct Ethnic Groups (Russian, Turkic, etc.)  75% in Western Russia  100+ Languages

 Communist Revolution 1917  USSR  Religion Strongly Discouraged (Atheism)  Education Mandatory, Free, and STEM-Focused  Soviet Union Fell in 1991  Emerging Democracy

 Life Expectancy in Russia – 66 Years Old  Infant Mortality Rate – 12/1000 (2x US)  Why?  Disease and Poor Healthcare  Lifestyle Choices (Alcoholism)  Eastern Orthodox Christianity  Death Rates Exceed Birthrates  Stage 5?