Russia

"The World in Focus" series provides an up-to-date view of individual countries around the world.

Including discussion of the major challenges facing each country now and in the future.

This book gives a real insight into life in Russia, the world's largest country.

Its vast size means it includes a wide range of landscapes and experiences several different climates.

Its population includes a diversity of ethnic groups, with more than 100 spoken languages.

It is a powerful country, possessing great natural wealth, including gas, oil, coal and minerals.

As one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, Russia also occupies a prominent position in world politics.

Russia's history is one of the most complex of any country in the world.