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The State Hermitage Museum - http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/
Formerly the homes of Russian tsars, the five buildings now house one of the finest art collections in the world. Includes a virtual tour, online exhibitions and art images. |
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Perry-Castaņeda Library Map Collection - Russia and the Former Soviet Republics Maps - http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/commonwealth.html
Country, city and thematic maps, along with links to maps on other web sites. From the Perry-Castaņeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas. |
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BBC News - Country Profile: Russia - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/1102275.stm
Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news. |
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Russian Federal Space Agency - http://www.roscosmos.ru/
Official site provides news and information about the agency's programs, activities, structure and history. [English, Russian] |
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U.S. Department of State - Russia Consular Information Sheet - http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1006.html
Offers travel information including Background Notes, entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport. |
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PBS - Face of Russia - http://www.pbs.org/weta/faceofrussia/
Learn about Russian history and culture through an interactive timeline of Russian art. Includes paintings, photographs and Real Audio clips. |
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CIA World Factbook - Russia - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rs.html
Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. |
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US Department of State - Russia - http://www.state.gov/p/eur/ci/rs/
Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Industry Market Reports. |
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Lonely Planet - Russia - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/russia
Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country. |
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BBC Weather Centre - Country Guides: Russian Federation - http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/world/country_guides/results.shtml?tt=TT004430
Provides climate and weather information, facts and statistics about the country, along with five-day forecasts for major cities. |
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CIA - Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: Russia - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/world-leaders-1/world-leaders-r/russia.html
List of government officials and their titles, updated weekly. Also includes the head of the central bank, ambassadors to the United States and Permanent Representatives to the UN, New York. |
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Mr Dowling - Russia and Communism - http://www.mrdowling.com/707russia.html
Focuses on the people and history of Russia, particularly during the time when the country was a part of the Soviet Union. |
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University of Colorado - GovPubs: Russia - http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/govpubs/for/russia.htm
Links to resources from the country's own government, the United States, the United Nations and international sources. |
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Fact Monster - Russia - http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107909.html
Fast facts and information for kids about the country's geography, government, history, economy, land and people. |
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Ask4Geo - Russia - http://www.ask4geo.com/russia.php
Overview of Russia, its map, facts, history, culture, economy, geography, demographics, currency, and languages |