Russia - Wikipedia As the successor state of the Soviet Union, it retains its seat as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and is a member state of several international organisations Russia is also home to 32 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Russia | History, Flag, Population, Map, President, Facts | Britannica Russia, country that stretches over a vast expanse of eastern Europe and northern Asia Once the preeminent republic of the U S S R , Russia became an independent country after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991 The capital of Russia is Moscow
The Moscow Times If you are in Russia or plan to travel there, it's still safe to read us - but you cannot share our articles on social media, link to them or quote them Here's what else you need to know