1). Is Russia one of the largest countries in the world? (Yes, it is.)
2). Does it occupy about one seventh part of dry land? (Yes, it does.)
3). What is the total area is of Russia? (over 17 million square kilometres)
4). What seas and oceans is Russia washed by? ( It is washed by twelve seas and three oceans: the Atlantic, the Arctic, the Pacific).
5). The northern and eastern coasts of Russia are washed by the White Sea, the Barents Sea and the Okhotsk Sea, aren't they? (Yes, they are.)
6). What plains is Russia located on? (the Great Russian Plain and the West Siberian Plain.)
7). What is the longest mountain chain? (The Urals)
8). Does it separate Europe from Asia? (Yes, it does.)
9). What can you sat about climate in Russia? (There are various types of climate on the territory of Russia.)
10). Where is the temperature usually above zero all year round. (In the south)
11). Is the climate of Siberia continental? (Yes, it is. Summers are hot and dry, winters are very cold).
12). What is the longest river in Europe? (The Volga River is. (3690 km).
13). Whay is the deepest lake in the world? (The Baikal is.)
14). Russia is rich in natural resources, isn't it? (Yes, it is. It has deposits of coal, oil, natural gas, iron ore, gold, nickel, etc.)
15). What is the population of Russia? (about 150 million people).
16). Describe the state symbol of Russia.(It is a three coloured banner that has three horizontal stripes: white, blue and red.
17). What do its stripes symbolize? (The white stripe symbolizes the earth, the blue one stands for the sky, and the red one symbolizes liberty.
18). Is a new national emblem a three-headed eagle? (No, it isn't. A new national emblem is a two-headed eagle.)