Russia is the largest nation in the world located in a strategic position with Europe and Asia being the bordering continents as well as the Arctic and Pacific oceans. It is represented by 200 ethnic groups and the landscape of Russia comprises of subtropical beaches, forests and the tundra. The area of this country is 17,000,000 square miles and is rich in natural resources. Industrial development has made Russia self sufficient in raw materials used in industries and produces 20% of the world’s natural oil and gas. The natural resources include gold and diamond mines. Russia is divided into three main zones, the Tundra where there is no life due to frozen subsoil, the Taiga where there is natural vegetation and the Steppe here the soil is blackish and productive. Moscow is the capital city which is visited by millions of tourists from all over the world. St. Petersburg is a port city which is also a popular holiday destination where you will find the State Heritage Museum and the barouque Winter Palace. The Russian culture is worth learning, which comprises stunning architecture, famous ballet groups, music, painting, philosophy, cinema and painting.