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	Marianne Gibson BellaOnline's Russian Culture Editor

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Russia: Facts and Numbers. Part 1 Background
A potted history of the Russian Empire

Russia: Facts and Numbers. Part 2 Geography
Largest country in the world but unfavorably located; despite its size, much of the country lacks proper soils and climates (either too cold or too dry) for agriculture.

Russia: Facts and Numbers. Part 3 People
Information on demographics

Russia: Facts and Numbers. Part 4 Government
A brief rundown of administrative divisions and governmental organisation in Russia

Russia: Facts and Numbers. Part 5 Economy
Russia ended 2003 with its fifth straight year of growth, averaging 6.5% annually since the financial crisis of 1998. Although high oil prices and a relatively cheap ruble are important drivers of this economic rebound, since 2000 investment and consumer-driven demand have played a noticeably increa

Russia: Facts and Numbers. Part 6 Transnational Issues
International territorial disputes, refugees and internally displaced persons, illicit drugs...