The main reason for visiting Russia is its unique culture and architecture;they are simply too great to miss seeing! You are sure to find lots of entertainments and learn a different way of life. Russian cuisine is very diverse and delicious. However, you should remember that Moscow the capital of Russia is not cheap. Food, transport and services are more expensive there than anywhere else in the country.Russia is of course a lovely place to go to. It has so much to offer as far as world-famous museums, theatres and galleries are concerned. Tourists are usually impressed by numerous churches and cathedrals. There are good tourist factilities in Moscow, St Petesburg and some other large cities. And the metro in Moscow is efficient and rather cheap.However, Russia is not attractive to many tourists for a variety of reasons. Firstly, English is not spoken or understood except in the major cities. Without knowing the Russian language it is difficult to travel in Russia. Then, hotels and train accommodations are below European standards. And in Moscow and many other cities the traffic is heavy and you may stuck in a massive traffic jam.Russian winters are rather severe and if you can't stand cold you'd better not go there in winter time.To conclude Russia is deffinitely worth visiting, because it is one of the most important and influenrial countries in the world. Besides, Moscow is a wonderful city. All foreigners are greatly impressed with the city and its sights. And what is more,where else will you find such beautiful landscapes? The country lies in four climatic zones. There are many national parks in the country, mighty rivers, the deepest in the world lake Baikal and lots of other attractive places where you can relax and have a good time, meet hospitable people and be happy.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated off the Northwest coast of Europe. The UK consists of four parts. They are: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK lies on the British Isles. The two main islands are: Great Britain and Ireland. They are separated from the continent by the English Channel and the Strait of Dover. The west coast of the country is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea, the east coast is washed by the North Sea. English is the official, but not the only language which people speak in the country. Britain has been many centuries in the making. It waged numerous colonial wars. In the modern world England was the first country where capitalism was established. Geographically Great Britain is divided into Lowland Britain and Highland Britain. Lowland Britain comprises Southern and Eastern England. Highland Britain includes Scotland, Wales, the Pennines and the Lake District. The flora of the British Isles is much varied and the fauna is similar to that of the north-west of Europe. The country is not very rich in natural resources. There are a lot of rivers in Great Britain. The Severn is the longest river, the Thames is the most important one. London is the capital of the UK. It was founded in the 5-th century AD. The largest cities of Great Britain besides London are: Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh. Great Britain is a constitutional monarchy. The powers of the British Queen are limited by Parliament. The British Parliament consists of the sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has always played an important role in world politics.
English is the official, but not the only language which people speak in the country.
Britain has been many centuries in the making. It waged numerous colonial wars. In the modern world England was the first country where capitalism was established.
Geographically Great Britain is divided into Lowland Britain and Highland Britain. Lowland Britain comprises Southern and Eastern England. Highland Britain includes Scotland, Wales, the Pennines and the Lake District. The flora of the British Isles is much varied and the fauna is similar to that of the north-west of Europe. The country is not very rich in natural resources. There are a lot of rivers in Great Britain. The Severn is the longest river, the Thames is the most important one.
London is the capital of the UK. It was founded in the 5-th century AD. The largest cities of Great Britain besides London are: Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh.
Great Britain is a constitutional monarchy. The powers of the British Queen are limited by Parliament. The British Parliament consists of the sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has always played an important role in world politics.