Basic Facts

Full Name: Russian Federation

Population: 142.5 million (UN, 2007)

Capital: Moscow

Area: 17,075,400 km²

Major language: Russian

Major religions: Christianity, Islam, Buddism, Judaism

Life expectancy: 59 years (men), 73 years (women)

Monetary unit: 1 rouble = 100 kopecks

National Holidays:  New Years Day – January 1, Christmas – January 7, Defender of the Motherland Day – February 23, International Women's Day – March 8, Labour Day – May 1, Victory Day – May 9, Russia Day - June 12, National Unity Day – November 4, Constitution day – December 12

Internet domain: .ru

International dialing code: +7