Russia

Russia is a country located in northern Eurasia. It is the largest country in the world, covering more than one-eighth of the Earth's inhabited land area. Russia shares land borders with Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea. It also has maritime borders with Japan by the Sea of Okhotsk and the U.S. state of Alaska across the Bering Strait.

There are many reasons to visit Russia, and the country is rich in history and culture. It is home to many world-famous landmarks, such as the Kremlin and Red Square in Moscow, the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, and the Volga River. Russia is also a great place to experience traditional Russian culture, such as folk music and dance, architecture, and cuisine.

Russian cuisine is diverse and includes both European and Asian influences. Traditional Russian dishes include Pelmeni (dumplings), Borscht (beet soup), Solyanka (meat and vegetable soup), and Blini (pancakes).