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Bookmark or Share- Russia travel - Lonely PlanetExplore Russia holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. | The world's largest country offers it all, from historic cities and idyllic countryside to artistic riches, epic train rides and vodka-fuelled nightlife.
- Russia | Geography, History, Map, & Facts | Britannica.comRussia, country that stretches over a vast expanse of eastern Europe and northern Asia.Once the preeminent republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.; commonly known as the Soviet Union), Russia became an independent country after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991.
- Russia - The New York TimesRussia is the largest country by land mass in the world, a status it maintained even after shedding 14 countries when the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991.
- Russia International Travel InformationExercise Increased Caution due to terrorism, harassment, and the arbitrary enforcement of local laws.Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The north Caucasus, including Chechnya and Mount Elbrus, due to terrorism and risk of civil unrest.; Crimea due to Russia’s occupation of the Ukrainian territory and abuses by its occupying authorities.
- RussiaMore information about Russia is available on the Russia Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.. U.S.-RUSSIA RELATIONS. Russia recognized the United States on October 28, 1803, and diplomatic relations between the United States and Russia were formally established in 1809.
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