Russia Facts For Kids

Russia for Kids 

 

Here are some interesting Russia Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

• Population: roughly 146 million people (2022)
• Capital: Moscow with almost 13 million inhabitants
• Name: Russian Federation; short: Russia/ Rossiya
• Government: federation with an authoritarian regime where the  leader does not allow any protest actions against him or his government 
• President: Vladimir Putin
• Official Language: Russian
• Literacy: More than 99% can read and write.
• Religion: Russian-Orthodox 20%, Muslim 15%, Christians 2%, many Russians are non-believers
• Currency: 1 ruble = 100 kopeka
• National Holiday: 12 June (Russia Day)
• History: The Russian Federation was created on 25 December 1991 
• National symbols: national anthem, coat of arms and national flag (white – blue – red). National animals: bear and the double-headed eagle. National flower: camomile