Russia
Russian Federation
Europe · Eastern Europe
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Leo Tolstoy
writer
He is world-famous as the author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina.
Local Delicacy
Borscht
This beet soup is a classic dish widely associated with Russian cuisine.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Lake Baikal
The world's deepest freshwater lake is one of Russia's most iconic natural landmarks.
Agriculture & Produce
Wheat is Russia’s dominant grain crop and a cornerstone of its vast agricultural exports.
Apples are the most widely grown temperate fruit across Russia’s main orchard regions.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The balalaika is Russia’s most iconic folk instrument and a symbol of its traditional musical identity.
The bayan, a Russian button accordion, is hugely popular in folk, classical, and popular music.
The domra is a key plucked string instrument in Russian folk orchestras and traditional ensembles.
The gusli is an ancient zither associated with epic song and early East Slavic musical traditions.
The guitar is widely played across Russia in bard song, rock, and contemporary popular music.
Major Rivers
Bordering Countries
Traditional Dress
Traditional Russian folk costume