1.  What makes Russia unique?

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

6.  70+ Distinct Ethnic Groups (Russian, Turkic, etc.)  75% in Western Russia  100+ Languages

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

9.  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?