3 Surprising Things About Russia That You Probably Didn't Know
3 Surprising Things About Russia That You Probably Didn't Know Russia is so much more than just what we see and hear in the media. As an American who has visited this vast and varied nation numerous times and met many faithful Christians there, I want to share three surprising things about Russia that you might not hear in the news.
1. The largest country in the world: Russia spans 11 time zones and covers more than 17 million square kilometers, making it the largest country on Earth by area.
2. Lake Baikal: Lake Baikal is the deepest freshwater lake in the world and contains approximately 20% of the world's unfrozen freshwater supply. It is also home to unique species such as the Baikal seal.
3. Trans-Siberian Railway: The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway line in the world, stretching 9,289 kilometers from Moscow to Vladivostok.
