ADMINISTRATIVE/COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Moscow

GEOGRAPHY

Russia is the world's largest country and promises diverse attractions for the visitors. Out of 17,075,200 km² of its country boundry 79,400 km² is water and 16,995,800 km² is land.

DEMOGRAPHY

A population of close to 143 Million. Muslims account for about 14% of the population.

CLIMATE

Russia is a huge country as it is  the world's largest country its Climate also changes based on the area or the region. North siberia has an arctic climate while the area closer to the black sea has a sub-tropical climate. North Russsia has a moderate continental climate. However the capital (Moscow)'s annual average temperature is close to 5.8°C (42 °F).

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

Russian is the official language.

LOCAL TIME

GMT+4 hrs at Moscow.

BUSINESS HOURS

General: 9 AM to 6 PM

HOLIDAYS

New Years Day : January 1st
Bank Holidays(New Year) :2-10th January
Women Day : March 8th
Victory Day : May 9th
National Unity Day : November 4th

CURRENCY

Russian Ruble

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Police/Medical/Fire: 112