Russian

Russian may refer to anything related to Russia, the largest country in the world, located in eastern Europe and northern Asia, or to the Russians, an ethnic group of the East Slavic peoples, primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries.

Russian language[edit | edit source]

The Russian language is the most widely spoken of the Slavic languages and the largest native language in Europe. It is an official language in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, and is also spoken widely in other former Soviet states. The Russian language is one of the six official languages of the United Nations.

Russian culture[edit | edit source]

Russian culture has a long and rich history, steeped in literature, ballet, painting, and classical music. Russia has produced some of the world's greatest writers, including Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and Anton Chekhov. The country's classical music tradition, with figures like Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Igor Stravinsky, is also renowned.

Russian history[edit | edit source]

Russian history can be traced back to the East Slavs in the 9th century. The country has gone through various forms of government, from monarchy to communism to the current federation. The Russian Revolution in 1917 was a pivotal moment in Russian history, leading to the establishment of the Soviet Union.

Russian cuisine[edit | edit source]

Russian cuisine is diverse, with Northern and Eastern European, Caucasian, Central Asian, Siberian, and East Asian influences. Russian cuisine derives its varied character from the vast and multi-ethnic expanse of Russia. Some popular dishes include borscht, pelmeni, and blini.