DID YOU KNOW THIS ABOUT RUSSIA????

-Russia is the largest country on earth in regards to land area!

-There are 9 time zones in Russia!

-Unlike some other European countries Russian’s drive on the right side of the road!

-Russia launched the world’s first satellite, sputnik, in 1957 by the Soviet Union.

-Russian is part of the UN Security Council along with four other countries permanently.

-Russia has over 40 national parks, and 100 wildlife reserves.

-Russia is home to the largest fresh water lake in the world, Lake Baikal.

-Russia is also home to the longest river in Europe, the Volga River.

-Russia also has the largest area of forests in the world.

-Russia is very go green! It produces a large amount of renewable energy due to its hydropower stations.