Russia is a transcontinental country that lies on the northern part of Asia and Europe. It is the world’s biggest country and is an eighth of the total land area of Earth. It covers the northern part of Asia and almost half of Europe. It is a nation that spans 11 time zones, is home to more than 142 million people and is the ninth most country populous in the world as of 2007.
The Russian Federation has the most mineral and energy resources on earth, and has the largest forest reserves in the world.
Due to its enormous land area, Russia shares land borders with a number of nations, including Finland, Poland, Ukraine, China, and North Korea.
Moscow is the capital city of Russia. It is the largest city in the country and is one of the largest urban areas in the world. Moscow is also the largest city in Europe. In terms of educational, economic, financial, and transportation, Moscow is at the center of Russia and holds a very significant role in international trade and business. The city is also home to a number of billionaires, and in 2007 was named the most expensive city in the world for the second time in a row.
The Russians are known for their craftsmanship and engineering prowess. It is in Moscow that one of the most complex transport systems is located. Known for its architecture, the metro system of Moscow is one of the most admired and busiest in the world.
The Moscow International Business Center, also referred to as Moscow-City, is a project being developed to be a part of central Moscow. This ambitious project is designed to create a city within a city. The idea is to have a separate economic activity center inside the city where living space, business, and entertainment are to be combined. The project started in 1992.
The Federation Tower, upon its completion in 2008, will be the tallest building in Europe. The construction of four new transport stations, two of which are already operational, will broaden the metro system of the city. The two other stations will be used for the Moscow-City project.
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