Russia is the largest country in the world; its total area is 17,075,400 square kilometres (6,592,800 sq mi). There are 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Russia, 40 UNESCO biosphere reserves, 41 national parks and 101 nature reserves. It lies between latitudes 41° and 82° N, and longitudes 19° E and 169° W.
Russia, the world’s largest nation, borders European and Asian countries as well as the Pacific and Arctic oceans. Its landscape ranges from tundra and forests to subtropical beaches. It’s famous for Moscow's Bolshoi and St. Petersburg's Mariinsky ballet companies. St. Petersburg, founded by Russian leader Peter the Great, has the baroque Winter Palace, now housing part of the State Hermitage Museum’s art collection.
Russia, the world's biggest country, fringes European and Asian nations and the Pacific and Arctic seas. Its scene ranges from tundra and backwoods to subtropical shorelines. It's acclaimed for Moscow's Bolshoi and St. Petersburg's Mariinsky artful dance organizations. St. Petersburg, established by Russian pioneer Peter the Great, has the extravagant Winter Palace, now lodging part of the State Hermitage Museum's specialty accumulation.
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