This guidebook explores the vast and diverse landscape of Russia, from the bustling cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg to the remote villages of Siberia. Discover the rich history of the Tsars, from Ivan the Terrible to Catherine the Great, and learn
Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a country in Eastern Europe and North Asia. It is the largest country in the world, spanning eleven time zones and sharing land borders with fourteen countries. With a population of over 140 million, Russia is the most populous country in Europe and the ninth-most populous in the world. It is a highly urbanised country, with sixteen of its urban areas having more than 1 million inhabitants. Moscow, the most populous metropolitan area in Europe, is the capital and largest city of Russia, while Saint Petersburg is its second-largest city and a major cultural centre.