1. What territory does the country occupy? - Russia occupies the largest territory in the world. 2. What is its total area? - About 17 million square kilometers. 3. What countries does Russia border? - China, Norway, Finland, and others. 4. What are the specific features of the surface of Russia? - Plains, mountains, and large rivers. 5. What are the longest mountain chains? - The Ural and Altai mountains. 6. What are the major rivers of Russia? - The Volga, Yenisei, and Lena rivers. 7. Where is the world’s deepest lake situated? - Lake Baikal, in Siberia. 8. What climatic zones are there in Russia? - From arctic to subtropical. 9. Where are winters very cold in Russia? - In Siberia. 10. What natural resources is Russia rich in? - Oil, gas, and minerals. 11. Where is the most of the mineral wealth? - In Siberia and the Far East. 12. How many million people is the population of Russia? - About 144 million. 13. What part of the country is densely populated? - The European part. 14. How many minority nationalities live in the Russian Federation? - Over 180. 15. Who is the head of the state? - The President. 16. Who is the head of the government? - The Prime Minister. 17. When was the Russian flag adopted? - In 1991. 18. What do the three stripes on the Russian flag symbolize? - Courage, nobility, and faith. 19. What is the capital of our Motherland? - Moscow. 20. Why does Moscow attract tourists from all over the world? - Due to its history, architecture, and cultural landmarks.