Geographic location:Russia is the largest country in the world and accounts for an eighth of the world's land mass, spanning much of Eurasia. It also has the world's largest forest reserves and contains a quarter of the Globe's fresh water lakes.
Capital:Moscow
Language:Russian and twenty other languages
Travel documents required:All visitors require a visa to enter Russia, and is based on an invitation only system, which most hotels can help out with. Visit http://www.waytorussia.net/
Voltage used :220 volts
Time zone:Russia spans 11 time zones from GMT +2 to GMT +12
Dialling code:(+7)
Climate:Due to Russia's immense size, the country experiences most extremes in weather, with hot summers and bitterly cold winters, particularly in Siberia.
Vaccines:Recommended vacinations include Diphtheria, Hepatitis A and Tetanus
