Geography of Russia Russia is a very big country in the northeastern part of Europe and the northern part of Asia. It is the largest country in the world and covers one-eighth of the Earth's land. Russia is so big that it has eleven different time zones in different parts! Russia is surrounded by many other countries. In the west, it shares borders with Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine. In the south, it is bordered by Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea. In the east, it goes all the way to the Pacific Ocean! Russia has many different kinds of land and water. There are lots of mountains, like the Ural Mountains that separate Europe from Asia. The tallest mountain in Russia is Mount Elbrus, which is part of the Caucasus Mountains. There are also a lot of rivers, and the biggest one is the Volga River. Russia has a very cold weather because it is so far north. In the winter, it can be freezing cold, with temperatures below zero. But in the summer, the days are really long and the weather is warm. Russia has lots of different kinds of landscapes. In the west, there are beautiful grassy plains. These plains are home to many animals like deer, bears, and wolves. Towards the east, you will find tall and steep mountains. These mountains are covered with snow and have big, deep valleys. The highest mountain in Russia is called Mount Elbrus. It is very tall and snowy! So, next time you look at a map, remember how big and diverse Russia is. From the grassy plains to the snowy mountains and freezing cold Siberia, there's so much to explore in this amazing country!Task 4. Read the text again and circle the correct answers. 1. What is the geographical location of Russia? A. In the southern part of Europe and the northern part of Asia. B. In the western part of Europe and the eastern part of Asia. C. In the northeastern part of Europe and the northern part of Asia. 2. How does Russia's size compare to other countries? A. It is the smallest country in the world. B. It is the largest country in the world. C. It is the third largest country in the world. 3. How many time zones does Russia have? A. Six different time zones in different parts. B. Nine different time zones in different parts. C. Eleven different time zones in different parts. 4. Which countries border Russia in the west? A. Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine. B. Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea. C. Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, and Georgia. 5. What is the tallest mountain in Russia? A. Mount Elbrus, which is part of the Ural Mountains. B. Mount Everest, which is part of the Caucasus Mountains. C. Mount Kilimanjaro, which is part of the Ural Mountains. 6. What is the climate like in Russia? A. It is warm and sunny all year round. B. It is cold in the winter and hot in the summer. C. It is freezing cold all year round. 5