Russia-Group+B

Russia, being the biggest country in the world, spans two continents. Europe and Asia. It is filled with beautiful landscape, and historic architecture. It is located on the is located at 55.05 degrees N latitude and 38.50 E longitude. It is in the northern Hemisphere above the Tropic of Cancer. Russia shares boundaries with the Arctic Ocean on the N, northern Pacific Ocean on the W , China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia on the S , and the Black Sea, Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Estonia, Finland on the W
 * **5 Themes Analysis**
 * -**Describe your country and how it fits into each theme of Geography. Be sure to include foods, leaders, currency, capital, population and language.
 * Location:**

Read more: [|Location, size, and extent - Russia - located, area] [] [] __Physical__- Russia is the largest country in the world. The temperature ranges from really cold winters from the Arctic up north, and hot summers down south. Since Russia is know from its large surface area its covered with icy tundras, beaches, forest, snow chapped mountains, swaying grasslands, and lake. __Human Traits__- Russia wouldn't be what it is today without its citizens. Russia is a multi-ethnic country and the main religion is Christianity,only 6% percent are Muslim. Russia struggled through poverty and communism through history and in 1993 was finally a federation government. Russians are very big on celebrating New Year's and decorate fir trees to celebrate, also they often eat //zakuski (appetizers)// before meals. __Ethnic Groups: __ __Religions: __ || Moscow: Captial of Russia Has alot of cool history to see. Moscow has went through everyting from revolts to revolutions. It is a national symbol of pride for Russia. Moscow has some of the most unique sites to see in Europe. You would travel here by plane. Views of Moscow Moscow is the hottest tourist spot in russia.
 * Place:**
 * Human-Environment Interaction:** February is the coldest month of the winter. Russians would wear a warm fur coat with two warm sweaters underneath and high boots of fur inside and leather. Also hats and a warm scarf since the temperature goes down to -20 degrees Celsius. In May the weather gets more pleasant and people dress normally with jeans and a nice top.
 * Movement:** Russia is on of the largest producers of oil and gas, exported all over Europe. Russia contributes to the world of literature, art,science, technology, and medicine. Major cities have trolleys, subways, trains, buses, and railroads to help transport goods and people from one place to another. Russia is known for its knowledge of weapons and nuclear bombs. Due to the brake up of the Soviet Union, Russia retained most of it weapon industry and still produces and upgrades new weapons today.
 * Region: **
 * 79.83% Russians
 * 8.36% Turkic
 * 3.83% Tatars
 * 2.03% Ukrainians
 * 63% Russian Orthodox
 * 16% Non- believers
 * 12% Believe in God
 * 6% Muslim
 * 1% Buddhist, Catholic, Jewish
 * **Trip Itinerary** ||

St. Petersburg: Second largest city in Russia. Before 1914 it used to be Russia's Capital. Considered the most "Western" Russian city. Has the biggest Art muesum in the world. Has a Large International Economy. You would go here by plane or you could take a boat to it because it is connected to the neva river. St.PetersBurg is named after Tsar Peter the Great.

Views of St. Petersburg.



The Beluka Mountain- Beluka is located in the Katun Mountains. Is the higest peak of the Altay Mounatins in Russia. Has a twin peak that rises along the of border of Russia and Kazakhsten. Reaches the height of 14,783 ft. and is covered with year round snow. There are several small glaciers around the mountain and a beautiful site to see, travelers need a permit to visit Beluka.

Lake Baikal: Located in Siberia. It is a vast body of bluest water, surrounded by rocky, tree covered foreshores behind mountains. It’s the world’s deepest lake and contains one-fifth of the planet’s unfrozen fresh water. It’s drinkably pure. Lake Baikal is really beautiful and with an amazing wildlife it holds. You can travel their by plane.