STUDY IN RUSSIA WITH RUS MED EDUCATION

Beyond the Obvious: Some Unknown Facts About Russia

• Home to the Coldest Inhabited Place on Earth: In the Siberian town of Oymyakon, temperatures can plunge below -50°C (-58°F) in winter. Despite this extreme cold, people live, work, and even go to school here year-round.
  
  

• Trans-Siberian Railway – The Longest Rail Line: Covering nearly 9,300 kilometers (about 5,800 miles), the Trans-Siberian Railway connects Moscow to Vladivostok, making it the longest continuous rail route in the world. A journey on this train offers breathtaking views of Russia’s vast landscapes.
  
  

• More Lakes Than Any Other Country: Russia has over 2.8 million lakes, including the famous Lake Baikal, the deepest and one of the oldest freshwater lakes on the planet, holding about 20% of the world’s unfrozen freshwater.
  
  

• A Country of Languages: While Russian is the official language, Russia is home to over 100 minority languages spoken by various ethnic groups, reflecting its incredible cultural diversity.
  
  

• A Museum City in the Heart of Moscow: The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world, housing over 3 million art pieces, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt.