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3. The general data Russia also officially known as the Russian Federation is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects. Russia shares borders with the following countries (from northwest to southeast): Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea. It also has maritime borders with Japan and the United States. Russia also officially known as the Russian Federation is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects. Russia shares borders with the following countries (from northwest to southeast): Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea. It also has maritime borders with Japan and the United States. At 17,075,400 square kilometres (6,592,800 sq mi), Russia is by far the largest country in the world. Russia is also the ninth most populous nation in the world with 142 million people. State language of Russia is Russian. Russia has the world's largest reserves of mineral and energy resources, and is considered an energy superpower. At 17,075,400 square kilometres (6,592,800 sq mi), Russia is by far the largest country in the world. Russia is also the ninth most populous nation in the world with 142 million people. State language of Russia is Russian. Russia has the world's largest reserves of mineral and energy resources, and is considered an energy superpower. Capital of Russia - Moscow Capital of Russia - Moscow The Brown bear is a symbol of Russia 3

4. Moscow Moscow is the capital and the most populous city and the most populous federal subject of Russia. Moscow is a major political, economic, cultural, religious, financial, educational, and transportation center of Russia and the world, a global city. It is also the seventh largest city proper in the world, a megacity. The population of Moscow (as of 1 September 2009) is 10,535,100. Moscow is the capital and the most populous city and the most populous federal subject of Russia. Moscow is a major political, economic, cultural, religious, financial, educational, and transportation center of Russia and the world, a global city. It is also the seventh largest city proper in the world, a megacity. The population of Moscow (as of 1 September 2009) is 10,535,100. Moscow is a major economic centre. It is the home to many scientific and educational institutions, as well as numerous sport facilities. Moscow is a major economic centre. It is the home to many scientific and educational institutions, as well as numerous sport facilities. A person from Moscow is called a Muscovite in English or Moskvich in Russian. A person from Moscow is called a Muscovite in English or Moskvich in Russian. The arms of Moscow and flag of Moscow represents a dark red heraldic shield and a rectangular panel with the image of the horseman - St. George Pobedonosets. A hymn of city of Moscow is the piece of music-poetic created on the basis of a song of Isaak Osipovich Dunaevsky on verses by Mark Samojlovich Lisjanski and Sergey Ivanovich Agranjan « My Moscow ». The arms of Moscow and flag of Moscow represents a dark red heraldic shield and a rectangular panel with the image of the horseman - St. George Pobedonosets. A hymn of city of Moscow is the piece of music-poetic created on the basis of a song of Isaak Osipovich Dunaevsky on verses by Mark Samojlovich Lisjanski and Sergey Ivanovich Agranjan « My Moscow ». 4

5. Flag The Russian flag is sometimes called the IMPERIAL FLAG. It consists of three equal stripes of white, blue and red. The first flag of this design appeared more than 300 years ago. Peter the Great adapted the flag from the National flag of the Netherlands. Later a black two-headed eagle on a golden background was added to the flag of Russia. The flag existed until the revolution in 1917. In the nineties, with the democratic changes, the three-colour flag was restored again. On 21 August 1991, the flag was officially adopted by the Russian President and the Russian Parliament. The Russian flag is sometimes called the IMPERIAL FLAG. It consists of three equal stripes of white, blue and red. The first flag of this design appeared more than 300 years ago. Peter the Great adapted the flag from the National flag of the Netherlands. Later a black two-headed eagle on a golden background was added to the flag of Russia. The flag existed until the revolution in 1917. In the nineties, with the democratic changes, the three-colour flag was restored again. On 21 August 1991, the flag was officially adopted by the Russian President and the Russian Parliament. In Russia the colours of the current flag symbolise: In Russia the colours of the current flag symbolise: 1. white- frankness and generosity; 2. Blue- honesty and wisdom; 3. Red- courage and love. 5

6. Emblem The Russian National Emblem is the golden DOUBLE-HEADED EAGLE with a horseman (St George) on a shield on the eagle's breast with a red background. Above the two heads of the eagle, there is a historical crown. The Russian National Emblem is the golden DOUBLE-HEADED EAGLE with a horseman (St George) on a shield on the eagle's breast with a red background. Above the two heads of the eagle, there is a historical crown. The first emblem of the double-headed eagle was introduced in 1480, by Prince Ivan III. It was at the time of the establishment of the Russian state system. It symbolised the supreme power and sovereignty of the state. The first emblem of the double-headed eagle was introduced in 1480, by Prince Ivan III. It was at the time of the establishment of the Russian state system. It symbolised the supreme power and sovereignty of the state. Since then, the double-headed eagle is the main part of the emblem of our country. But now the crown is a symbol of the sovereignty both of the Russian Federation (as a whole) and of its parts (subjects of the Federation). Since then, the double-headed eagle is the main part of the emblem of our country. But now the crown is a symbol of the sovereignty both of the Russian Federation (as a whole) and of its parts (subjects of the Federation). 6

7. Holidays 1 January- New Year 7 January- Christmas 14 January- Old New Year 19 January- Christening Christ (the Sacred Epiphany) 23 February- The Day of the defender of the Fatherland 8 March- The International women's day 1 April- The Day of laughter (The Day of the fools) 1 May- The International day of the workers 9 May- The Day of the Victory 1 June- The International day of children 12 June- The Independence Day of Russia 27 June- The Day of youth of Russia 7 July- Ivan Kupala 1 September- The Day of knowledge 5 October- The Day of the teacher 7

8. Sights The historical center of Moscow - the Moscow Kremlin. The present kind of a wall and a tower of a fortress it have got in XVII century. Presently the Kremlin serves as a president residence of Russia, in its territory there are numerous temples and museums, the ensemble of the Moscow Kremlin is included into the list of the world heritage of UNESCO. Visiting of the Kremlin is limited by museum zones. The historical center of Moscow - the Moscow Kremlin. The present kind of a wall and a tower of a fortress it have got in XVII century. Presently the Kremlin serves as a president residence of Russia, in its territory there are numerous temples and museums, the ensemble of the Moscow Kremlin is included into the list of the world heritage of UNESCO. Visiting of the Kremlin is limited by museum zones. 8

9. The Russian well known sights are the Bolshoi theatre, the Pushkin Art Museum, The Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. The Bolshoi theatre The Tretyakov Gallery The Pushkin Art Museum Moscow Sights 9

10. From the east party the Kremlin is adjoined with the most known Square of capital - Red Square. GUM building, Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of Divine Mother, Resurrection Gates leading to Manezhnaya Square, the Historical museum surround Divine Cover Cathedral. At the Kremlin wall there is a memorial cemetery and the Lenin's mausoleum. Also in the territory of the Square there is a Place of execution and Minin and Pozharski monument. Except special cases (travel of trains of the high-ranking officials through Spassky Gates, preventive works and so on) the Square is in round-the-clock access for inhabitants and visitors of capital. Interesting Sights 10

11. Resurrection Gates Minin and Pozharski monument Gates Spassky Gates GUM Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of Divine Mother The Historical museum The Lenin's mausoleum Pictures of Sights St. Nicholas Tower 11

12. ► What are the colours of the Russsian flag? ► white, blue, red white, blue, red white, blue, red ► white, green, red white, green, red white, green, red ► blue, white, red blue, white, red blue, white, red 12

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16. ► What is the emblem of Russia? ► three-headed eagle three-headed eagle three-headed eagle ► double - eagle double - eagle double - eagle ► single-headed eagle single-headed eagle single-headed eagle 16

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20. ► What is the capital of Russia? ► Moscow Moscow ► Rome ► Smolensk Smolensk 20

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24. ► How many federal subjects are in Russia? ► 82 federal subjects 82 federal subjects 82 federal subjects ► 85 federal subjects 85 federal subjects 85 federal subjects ► 83 federal subjects 83 federal subjects 83 federal subjects 24

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28. ► What is the population of Russia? ► 141 million people 141 million people 141 million people ► 143 million people 143 million people 143 million people ► 142 million people 142 million people 142 million people 28

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32. Dear students! We hope that the information of this presentation will help you to know better these countries. Thank you for your attention! Goodbye! 32

33. The list of the literature http://www.zemnaya-krasota.ru/ Wikipediya.Russia Wikipediya.Russia http://images.yandex.ru/yandsearch?text=P ushkin+Art+Museum&stype=image http://images.yandex.ru/yandsearch?text=P ushkin+Art+Museum&stype=image 33