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3.  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

4.  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

5.  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

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

7.  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

8.  "Ireland." The New Book of Knowledge®. 2010. Grolier Online. 20 Jan. 2010 <http://nbk.grolier.com  Russia." CultureGrams Kids Edition. ProQuest, 2009. Web. 24 Feb 2010  Raleigh, Donald J. "Russia." World Book Student. World Book, 2010. Web. 24 Feb. 2010