The official name of our country is the Russian Federation. It is situated between Europe and Asia. There are 22 republics, 46 regions and three major cities in it. Russia is a beautiful country with many rivers, lakes and mountains.

In the north In the south In the east In the west of Russia it is very cold. There is almost no summer, and the sky is always grey. Winters usually last for nine months. Murmansk region and Karelia republic can give you a cool welcome.

Krasnodar region and the Black Sea are situated in the east in the west in the south in the north of our country. Here the weather is usually warm, and in summer it is very hot. Anapa, a resort town, is a place with the biggest number of sunny days during the year.

Vladivostok is in the north in the south in the east in the west of Russia. It is said to be the capital of the Russian Far East. The region is rich in different natural resources. People go fishing and hunting in summer and in winter. The weather depends on the season.

The most distant place in Russia is the Kaliningrad region. It is separated from the most of Russia. Kaliningrad is in the north in the south in the east in the west , close to the Baltic Sea. Many people come here to admire picturesque views of the sea with its sandy dunes.