The World in Focus series provides an up-to-date view of individual countries around the world. Including discussion of the major challenges facing each country now and in the future. This book gives a real insight into life in Russia, the world's largest country. Its vast size means it includes a wide range of landscapes and experiences several different climates. Its population includes a diversity of ethnic groups, with more than 100 spoken languages. It is a powerful country, possessing great natural wealth, including gas, oil, coal and minerals. As one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, Russia also occupies a prominent position in world politics. Russia's history is one of the most complex of any country in the world.

Author Biography

Rob Bowden, is an education consultant who has taught at three UK universities and written and advised on many educational publications. Galya Ransome is a Russian national and has written on the country for educational publications.