Developed countries. The Russian Federation, referred to as Russia or Russia.

It is the largest country in the world, spanning the two continents of Europe and Asia, and borders many countries.

The long coastline stretches from the Arctic Ocean to the North Pacific Ocean, and also includes the inland seas, the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.

As the main member of the former Soviet Union, the Russian Federation is a very influential country, especially in the CIS organization composed of 10 former Soviet Union countries.

In 1991, the Soviet Union collapsed. Russia succeeded the Soviet Union and became a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, with veto power on Security Council resolutions.