Russia is the largest country in the world that stretches from the Baltic sea to the Pacific ocean in the east. Today it covers an Area 17 075 200 sq.km. since the collapse of the Soviet Union and has a population of 144 million people. Also had the 3rd largest empire(after the British and Mongol empire) in the world which covered a land size of 22 400 000 sq.km. up until 1918. Was once called the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), after the Bolshevik revolution in 1917 and is toady apart of the Commonwealth of Independent States, since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Russia has the 9th largest economy of the world and is slowly becoming richer since the end of it being communist.
by Jr. Stalin November 11, 2005
Russia is the biggest country in the world. Has a powerful military force and has made a big contribution to humanity. The country was in complete shit after 1991 when the Union collapsed, but since the beggining of the XXI century is experiencing a steady and large economic growth. Nowadays a big part of the budget is being spent on new sciences, like nanotechnology and genetic research. There are still many disparities between the capital cities and the rest of russia, but eventually that will straighten up. Birthrates are low and the fertility rate rate is subreplacement. But that's what happens in most of the West anyway. Yes, there are drunken fucktards, but most Russians actually have 2 or more higher degree educations. The vast majority of "russians" living in the US are actually Jews whose parents were born in the USSR.
by ivan kuznetzov November 2, 2007
In only 15 years after the horribly devastating nazi invasion with 27+ mln. perished and large part of its territory in ashes, Russia was the first nation in history of mankind to break through into space. Still the first in space today, even after decade of post-soviet chaos and poor management.
Not only that, Russia also helped greatly to improve American educational system by inspiring the infamous Sputnik crisis in early 60s. Yet NASA never really caught up, so now Russia generously gives them a ride. Why not.
Always feared and envied by the Western Cold War hawks and their poodles no matter what Russia does, because the West fears and envies everything they cannot swallow or control. Russia is repeatedly attacked and backstabbed only to patiently put offenders back in line and then spoon-feed them. Helped the French to discover their babysitting talents in 1812 and relieved Germans of their mental issues in 1945.
After each setback Russia emerges more powerful than before.
Not only that, Russia also helped greatly to improve American educational system by inspiring the infamous Sputnik crisis in early 60s. Yet NASA never really caught up, so now Russia generously gives them a ride. Why not.
Always feared and envied by the Western Cold War hawks and their poodles no matter what Russia does, because the West fears and envies everything they cannot swallow or control. Russia is repeatedly attacked and backstabbed only to patiently put offenders back in line and then spoon-feed them. Helped the French to discover their babysitting talents in 1812 and relieved Germans of their mental issues in 1945.
After each setback Russia emerges more powerful than before.
by apll July 7, 2006
Russia is country spreading from western Europe to the east coast of Asia. It is the largest country in the world, and has proven to be a powerful force in history. The people have a unique pride and devotion to their country, and would give it all for their homeland.
Unlike popular American belief, the weather most in Russia is EXTREMELY nice. Yes it is cold in SIBERIA and the winter, but that's what winter is. In the summer, there is usually a good average of 70-85ºF.
Also, even though Russia is known for it's vodka, that doesn't mean all anyone ever does is sit aorund drinking till their brains melt. It is true Russians enjoy a good drink, expecially some strong stuff at a family party, but they are not alcoholics.
I find the American fetish with Russian hats and accents really funny. :) To be perfectly honest, the hats they show in the movies must be 50 years old, and the accents aren't what true Russian accents sound like.
Unlike popular American belief, the weather most in Russia is EXTREMELY nice. Yes it is cold in SIBERIA and the winter, but that's what winter is. In the summer, there is usually a good average of 70-85ºF.
Also, even though Russia is known for it's vodka, that doesn't mean all anyone ever does is sit aorund drinking till their brains melt. It is true Russians enjoy a good drink, expecially some strong stuff at a family party, but they are not alcoholics.
I find the American fetish with Russian hats and accents really funny. :) To be perfectly honest, the hats they show in the movies must be 50 years old, and the accents aren't what true Russian accents sound like.
Strashna ne smert, strashna nevola!
(Feared is not to be death, feared is to be unfreedom!)
- A Russian saying to live by :)
RUSSIAN PRIDE! (I just had to put that in, because I would DIE for Russia!)
(Feared is not to be death, feared is to be unfreedom!)
- A Russian saying to live by :)
RUSSIAN PRIDE! (I just had to put that in, because I would DIE for Russia!)
by laduejen2012 April 6, 2007
Really, really big and cold country full of really proud and angry people. We get drunk a lot. People there are lazy but highly intelligent, and usually have short tempers and faces like potatoes... :( Strong military. We have never been conquered. Difficult to get along with but we party hard. Poccia pylet! lol :)
by potatoface339 November 10, 2009
a country of people who cant look after them selves, yet want to rule the world. they invaded half of europe and prevented these countries from developing. once however the ussr did fall apart these countries were far behind from the rest of the world, and are now trying hard to catch up. when berlin was divided into the east and the west (the russians had the east and allies (uk, america etc.) had the west. after a couple of years the west was developing with new factories and opportunities for pleople, however the east- well many people tryed to get over the berlin wall because of the poverty and no development trying to look for a better life but were all shot.- this shows that the only thing russia can take care of is downing a shot of vodka.
by darren mcgreen April 12, 2006
A country with a very rich history and amazing culture existed until 1991. Now it's so called "Russian Federation" controlled by greedy "new russians" who don't care about anyone or anything and just stealing and ruining what was created before them by Soviet Union and before that.
Russian police : Hey you there, speed limite was 60 km/h and you were going like 250
Dude: Here's 10 $ for ya bustard
Russian police: All right! Good day to you my friend! Oh, by the way, may i wash your car?
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Russian with brain: Screw this governement, they didn't create democracy or anything. The factories don't work and no one is taking us seriously. And this reforms... now i have to pay 2500 rubels for electricity insted of 300.
Dude: Here's 10 $ for ya bustard
Russian police: All right! Good day to you my friend! Oh, by the way, may i wash your car?
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Russian with brain: Screw this governement, they didn't create democracy or anything. The factories don't work and no one is taking us seriously. And this reforms... now i have to pay 2500 rubels for electricity insted of 300.
by Der Ivan May 11, 2006