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RUSSIA !!!

RUSSIA !!!. Russia ,or the Russian Federation, is the  largest country in the world . Largest country in the globe (7,075,400 km 2). Shares borders with Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea.

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RUSSIA !!!

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  1. RUSSIA !!!

  2. Russia,or the Russian Federation, is the largest country in the world.

  3. Largest country in the globe (7,075,400 km2). • Shares borders with Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea. • Russia has the world's largest reserves • of forest, mineral and energy resources. • Its lakes contain approximately • one-quarter of the world's fresh water. Geography

  4. Vast plains, steppe to the south, forests to the north, tundra along the northern coast. • Russia possesses 10% of the world's arable land. • Russia has thousands of rivers. The Volga, Ob, Yenisey, Lena and Amur are among the longest rivers in the world. • Mountains: Caucasus, Mount • Elbrus (5,642m, the highest • point in both Russia and Europe). Caucasus

  5. The country is a federation and semi-presidential republic. • The President is the head of state; Dmitry Medvedev. • The Prime Minister is the head of government; Vladimir Putin. Politics

  6. Population of 142,905,208 (9th in the world). • Ethnic composition: Russians 79.8%, Tatars 3.8%,Ukrainians 2.0%,Other. • Though Russia's population is comparatively large, its density is low because of the country's enormous size. • Largest cities • Moscow • Saint Petersburg • Novosibirsk • Yekaterinburg Demographics

  7. The 10th largest economy in the world by nominal GDP(ΑΕΠ), $1.465 trillion. • The 6th largest by purchasing power parity (PPP), $2.222 trillion. • Moscow, now has the highest billionaire population of any city in the world. • Unemployment of 6.7%. • Average net salary 700 $. Economy

  8. The rubleis the currency of the Russian Federation. • The ruble is subdivided into 100 kopeks. • The ISO 4217 code is RUB (руб.) • 1 руб. = 0.024 € • 1 € = 41 руб Currency

  9. Banknotes: (5, 10), 50, 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000  rubles • Coins: (1, 5, 10) 50 kopeks • 1, 2, 5, 10 rubles

  10. Russian Orthodoxy is the dominant •  religion in Russia. However, the • vast majority of Orthodox • believers do not attend church on • a regular basis. • Religion Percentages: • Russian Orthodox 63%  • Non-believers 16% • Believe in God, but do not practice any religion 12% • Muslim 6% • Buddhist, Catholic, Protestant or Jewish less than 1% Religion

  11. Russian is the only official state language, but the Constitution gives the individual republics the right to make their native language co-official next to Russian. • 27 different languages are considered official languages in various regions of Russia, along with Russian. • There are over 100 minority languages spoken in Russia today. • Languages in numbers : • Russian, 142.6 million speakers • Tatar, 5.3 million speakers • Ukrainian,1.8 million speakers Language

  12. Russian Phrases

  13. Russian culture has a rich history and can boast a long tradition of excellence in every aspect of the arts. • Russian culture started from that of the East Slavs, got influenced by neighboringFinno-Ugric tribes, Scandinavian Vikings and later Christianity. • Nowadays, Russian cultural heritage is ranked 7th in the Nation Brands Index. Culture

  14. Russia has a long legacy in music. • Many world famous classical music composers: Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and many others. • Modern Russian rock music is very famous. • Russian ballet dancers, such as  Anna Pavlova and Rudolf Nureyev, are renowned all around the globe. •  The Bolshoi and MariinskyBallet are some of the best in the world. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8KMRXMgNpY Tchaikovsky Music and Dance

  15. Russia has offered the world an abundance of writers, poets, philosophers and novelists; Alexander Pushkin, Anton Chekhov, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoyevsky. • Russian architecture has a long tradition still • producing masterpieces. • Cinema, animation and visual arts are fields • where russia has exceled. Dostoyevsky Literature and other forms of art

  16. Russian cuisine is diverse, as Russia is the largest country in the world. • Its foundations were laid by the peasant food with a combination of plentifulfish, poultry, game, mushrooms, berries, and honey. Cuisine

  17. Soups: they have always played an important role in the Russian meal. • Okróshka: a mix of mostly raw vegetables boiled potatoes, eggs, and a cooked meat, usually garnished with sour cream. • Shchi:soup with cabbage as the primary ingredient. Its primary distinction is its sour taste. Famous Dishes

  18. Meat • Kholodets: Jellied chopped pieces of pork or veal meat with some spices added. • Pelmeni: dumplings; the dough is made from flour and water(or eggs sometimes). The filling can be minced meat, fish, or mushrooms.  • Shashlyk: is a form of Shish kebab.

  19. Pies and pancakes • Pirozhki: individual-sized baked or fried buns stuffed with a variety of fillings. • Blini:thin pancakes made of yeasted batter; often served in connection with a religious event. • Vatrushka:  pastry with a ring of dough and cottage cheese in the middle,often with raisins or bits of fruit.

  20. Beverages • Medovukha: the most ancient Russian alcoholic drink; sweet, low-alcohol drink, made with fermented-honey. • Vodka: can be either grain or potato based and is frequently flavored with a great variety of ingredients. • Kvass: a fermented beverage made from black or regular rye bread(classified as a non-alcoholic drink, 1.2 % alcohol).

  21. The Russian Constitution guarantees free, universal health care for all citizens. However, you should avoid hospitals. • Don't Drink the Tap Water, it may be unhealthy. • Don't Drink Unlabeled Vodka, it may be bootleg vodka,made from dangerous ingredients. • Watch Yourself On Trains. • Keep Your Passport On You. • Useful Site:http://goeasteurope.about.com/od/russia/tp/healthandsafetyrussia.htm Health and Safety

  22. There are three major mobile network providers in Russia: MTS, BeeLine, and Megafon( all quite similar). • Russian mobile companies use two standards GSM 900/1800 and CDMA, so  check your phone’s compatibility. • You should pay for your incoming calls; some operators provide free incoming calls inside their networks only or no charge for incoming calls after the 1st minute. • The price of the phone call depends on where from and where to you are calling. So, it is better to subscribe in the city where you will spend the most of your time in Russia. • Useful Site: • http://www.waytorussia.net/Practicalities/Business/Mobile.html Mobile Services

  23. The typical greeting is a firm, almost bone-crushing handshake while maintaining direct eye contact and giving the appropriate greeting for  the time of day. • When invited to a Russian's house: • bring a small gift; male guests are expected to bring flowers(not yellow), • remove your outdoor shoes, • arrive on time or no more than 15 minutes later than invited, • leaving a small amount of food on your plate indicates that your hosts have provided ample hospitality. • Useful Site: • http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/russia-country-profile.html Customs, Etiquette and Things to Know

  24. Chelyabinsk is the 9thbiggest city in Russia. • Population of more than a million. • Located just to the east • of the Ural Mountains, • on MiassRiver.  • It is one of the most polluted cities in Russia. Chelyabinsk

  25. City Map

  26. Chelyabinsk has dry periods in January to December. • Cold season / winter is in the months November to March. Climate

  27. Standard time zone: +5 hours • Daylight saving time: +1 hour • So, 3 hours ahead of Greece. Time Zone

  28. Average prices in Chelyabinsk. • Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant =3€ • Water (0.33 liter bottle)=0.30 € • Milk, 1 liter= 0.75€ • Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)= 0.40 € • One-way Ticket (local transport)= 0.34 € • Monthly Pass= 10€ • Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat= 5€ • Useful Site: • http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/city_result.jsp?country=Russia&city=Chelyabinsk Living Cost

  29. Chelyabinsk metro started construction in early 1980s, but, due to financial difficulties the opening of the first section is scheduled for 2017. • Chelyabinsk has a tram/streetcar (since 1932) and trolley bus (since 1942). • Chelyabinsk also has an airport. • Tips: • To get to the city center from the airport get No. 82 Marshrutka (shared taxi-minibus) .It costs 25 rubles per passenger and baggage. • If you want to catch a Marshrutka (especially in the city), you have to raise your hand to show a signal to get on it, otherwise it could pass over a bus stop! • http://chel.rusavtobus.ru/en/ Transportation

  30. Railway Hub Tram map

  31. Chelyabinsk Circus • St Simeon Cathedral: built in 1883, curious exterior featuring lion and dragon ceramics and a lovely interior. • Local Studies Museum • Fine Arts Gallery • Mosque • Geology Museum • Book Market • Glinka Opera & Ballet Theatre Sightseeing

  32. Бешеная Собака, Клуб: the best place with live music in Chelyabinsk. • Fox & Goose:  amiable Irish pub. • The Wall Street Café:  a modern cafe on Arbat Street. • Robin Bobbin: good place for food • Useful link: • http://www.russia-ukraine-travel.com/chelyabinsk-restaurants.html Nightlife and food !

  33. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MfFTZpldG4 Chelyabinsk Video

  34. Thank YOU Спасибо

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