Russia is a federation with a population of 142.9 billion people. The majority religions are Russian Orthodox, Islam, Judaism, and Protestant. Over 140 languages are spoken. Russia has a president and prime minister. In 2011, the Nord Stream Pipeline opened as the first direct gas pipeline between Russia and Europe. Russia's economy relies heavily on raw materials and commodities like oil, timber, and gold. Major cities include Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Novosibirsk. Russian culture has contributed notable artists like portraitist Valentin Serov.
3. Demographic Info
Population: 142.9 Billion
Russian Orthodox, Islam, Judaism, Protestant, Buddhist
More than 140 different languages and dialects
4. Form of Government and Leaders
• Federation
• President Vladimir
Putin
• Prime Minister
Dmitry Medvedev
5. Historic Moment
• The Nord Stream
Pipeline became
operational in 2011
• the first direct
pipeline connection
between Russia and
Europe
• Rout for Russian gas
exports to Europe
• Pipeline capacity will
be 55 billion cubic
metes per year.
6. Economic Information
• Russia’s most important sector is the sale of raw materials
and primary commodities (oil, timber, and gold)
• GDP in Russia was worth 1857.77 billion US dollars in 2011
7. Food
• Blini- a thin pancake
or crepe
• Nectarine &
strawberry pots-
traditional Russian
dessert
• Borsch- most
famous Russian
soup
8. Major Cities
• This is a major
transport hub in
Saint Petersburg
• Moscow- capital city
and most populous
federal subject
• Novosibirsk- third
most populo9us city
and most populous
city in Asian Russia
9. Contribution to the Arts
Valentin Serov- 1865-
1911
Greatest portratist of
his time
Most famous portrait
of St. Nikolai
Aleksandrovich
10. Wild Card
Marussia B2- a famous Russian supercar
Can accelerate from 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu8yc7JVonE
