The official currency of Russia is Ruble (Rouble) (code: RUB).
Russia is located in north eastern Europe and northern Asia.
Estimated population (2014): 146,090,613
Estimated population (2000): 146,597,000
Estimated population (1950): 102,833,000
Russia has a mixed economy where government owns strategic areas of the economy like energy and defense-related sectors. Russia is world's the most resource rich country, containing more than 30 percent of the world's natural resources. Russia has an abundance of oil, natural gas and precious metals. Among the major economies in the world, Russia is one of the few that relies on energy revenues to drive growth.
Russia has a large and advanced weapon industry, that designs and manufactures high-tech military equipment, including fighter jets.
The most popular places in Russia among international travellers