The document provides information about Russia presented by group members Alanka, Ajay and Sujit. It discusses Russia's capital (Moscow), official language, ethnic groups, government type, area, population, currency and UNESCO world heritage sites. It also lists some of Russia's largest cities and provides more detail on Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan and the Golden Ring region. Key facts about Russia's railway system, culture, cuisine and transportation infrastructure are also summarized.
12. MOSCOW
Capital of Russia.
Famous for night life.
The city has many of the world's largest
nightclubs.
The city is full of different kinds of
clubs, restaurants and bars.
Tverskaya Street is also one of the busiest
shopping streets in Moscow.
14. Saint Petersburg has significant historical and cultural
heritage and is thus a highly attractive tourist
destination.
Saint Petersburg is inscribed on the UNESCO World
Heritage list as an area with 36 historical
architectural complexes, and around 4000 outstanding
individual monuments of architecture, history and
culture.
The city has 221 museums, 2000 libraries, more than
80 theaters, 100 concert organizations, 45 galleries
and exhibition halls, 62 cinemas, and around 80 other
cultural establishments. Every year the city hosts
around 100 festivals and various competitions of art
and culture, including more than 50 international
ones.
Ballet performances occupy a special place in the
cultural life of Saint Petersburg.
16. Kazan Kremlin includes many old buildings,
the oldest of which is the Annunciation Cathedral (1554-62).
The only 16th-century Russian church to have
six piers and five apses.
Qolasharif -Mosque in Kazan is one of the World Heritage
Site by UNESCO.
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19. Line length:9,289km.
Longest Railway in the World.
Construction period:1891-1916.
Spanning a record seven time zone and
taking eight days to complete the journey.
Third longest single continuous service in the
world.
Ice-breaking train Ferry to cross Baikal
Lake(640km long,1,600m depth).
Important: Tourism, Export business.
20.
21. Now a days, Russian cultural heritage
is ranked seventh in the National
Brand Index.
Religion: Orthodox
Christianity, Islam, Judaism and
Buddhism.
Festival:1)Easter, more than 90%
population.
2)Scarlet sail
celebration in Moscow
23. RAIL: World's second largest
Network
Length:87,157km.
Rail links with 13 adjacent
country.
ROAD: Total network-933,000km.
755,000 ware paved.
24. INLAND WATER WAYS: Total
navigable rutes-101,000km.
Russian river fleet-95,900km.
Night navigation-60,400km.
Sea Ports and harbors for business
purpose.
AIRPORTS:Total-2,743
Airports with paved runways-630
Airport with unpaved runways-
1,887.
26. Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. Ukraine was
known as “Kievan Rus” up until the 16th century. Most of
the country was formerly a part of Russian Empire; after
the October Revolution and the Civil War, the entire
country, known as the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist
Republic, was a part of the Soviet Union. Ukraine is the
second-largest country in Europe, albeit with a slightly
declining population.
27.
28. Capital Kiev
Government Republic
Currency Hryvnia (UAH)
Area total 603,700 sq km
Population 45,556,909
Language Ukrainian
(official),Russian
Romanian, Polish
Hungarian
Religion Ukrainian Orthodox - Moscow Patriarchate
Ukrainian Orthodox - Kiev Patriarchate
Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox
Ukrainian Catholic, Protestant, Jewish
Muslim
29. Ukraine has a very well-developed system of
public transportation. Every large city and regional
capital is connected to the railway network and
receives passenger trains daily from other major
cities. The train station is the main transportation
hub of every Ukrainian city
The other main transportation hub of any
Ukrainian town is the intercity bus.The
largest cities generally have several bus
stations located at different ends of town
30. Carpathian Mountains are considered to be the Green Pearl of
Ukraine. It is one of the most popular resorts and tourist centers of
the country. A beautiful mix of natural
areas, forests, meadows, shepherds and humans living in harmony
with nature is what makes the mountains so attractive to tourists
31. Armenian Church
Nikitsky Botanical Garden
Yalta is a resort city in Crimea, southern
Ukraine, on the north coast of the Black
Sea.Steep mountain peaks serve as a
lovely backdrop for Yalta the jewel of the
Crimean peninsula.Yalta has exemplary
resorts museums and beaches.
swallow's nest castle Alexander Nevsky
Cathedral
32. Saint Sophia Cathedral
Kyiv a scenic city and the bustling
capital of Ukraine. It is home to
many high-tech industries, higher St Andrew's Church
education institutions and world-
famous historical landmarks. The
World War II Museum is located
here.
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
33. Armenian Cathedra
livi is the heart of the Western
Ukraine.The city was under the rule of
Latin Cathedral
many empires and everyone wanted to
add something special.this ensemble
formed by centuries gave the city
peculiar atmosphere and medieval
romance. the central part of the city is
included in the UNESCO list of World
Heritage.
Theatre of Opera and Ballet Potocki Palace
34. The Odessa
Archaeological Museum
Odessa is referred to as the "Pearl
of the Black Sea"Odesa is simply
enchanting with its marvelous
architecture. Odessa is a popular
tourist destination, with many
therapeutic resorts in and around
the city.
Opera and Ballet Theater
Potemkin Stairs
36. Ukraine has vineyards where they produce native
wines.The Ukrainian specialty is horilka with pepper.
Ukrainian beer is of very good quality. The best beers
are brewed by Lvivske, Obolon and PPB (Persha
Privatna Brovarnia). Of non-alcoholic beverages, one
should try slavic drink made of rye or wheat
37.
38. Capital : Warsaw
Language : Polish, Silesian, Kashubian
Currency : Zloty
Climate : Mostly Temperate, Winter is
drier, Precipitation falls throughout the
year.
39.
40. Second largest and the oldest cities since 7th
century.
Leading centers of polish academic, cultural
and artistic life.
Important economic hub.
Previously the capital of Poland (1038-1569).
Krakow main square main attraction.
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42. Situated on river Oder.
4th largest city of Poland.
Host of Euro Basket 1963, FIBA Euro Basket
2009, UEFA Euro 2012.
Will be hosting FIVB men’s volleyball world
championship.
Selected as European Capital of Culture for
2016-17.
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44. Situated on the river Motlawa.
Its waterway system supplies 60% to the
area in Poland.
It has the unique advantage of sea trade.
Port of Gdynia has helped to make it as an
important industrial area.
45.
46. Capital and the largest city of Poland.
It is ALPHA-GLOBAL city.
Also named as PHOENIX CITY as it has
survived many destruction in history.
It is said that 80% of buildings had been
destroyed in world war II.
47.
48. Auschwitz Concentration Camp built by Nazi
Germany during world war II.
Famous for Genocides.
49. Tatra Mountains, Orla Perc
Biolowieza Forest
Campinos National Park
50.
51. Wooden churches of peace in Jawor and
Swidnica.
13th century salt mine in Wieliczka.
Wilanow palace and warsaw old town.
Gniezno Cathedral.
Augustow Canal.
