Russian Culture for Kids

The early history of Russia is similar to many other countries with people moving to Russia and the start of

Russians have three names.  These are the first or given name (имя), the surname or family name (фамилия) and patronymic

Matryoshka dolls are traditional Russian nesting dolls. A set of Matryoshka dolls consists of one hollow wooden doll that can

A traditional Russian meal consists of fish, potatoes, vegetables and bread.   Borscht, a soup made from beets, is a well-known

Most people in Russia dress in modern clothes, especially in the cities. Traditional dress is most often used for festivals.

Much of the land in Russia is made up of plains called steppes. Three-quarters of Russia is an area called

Russia is the largest country in the world.  The official name of Russia is the Russian Federation.  It is located