Russian Federation

The Russian Federation is the official name of modern Russia, established in 1991 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. As the world’s largest country by territory and a major energy exporter, the Russian Federation combines vast natural resources with advanced space technology and defense industries. The federation’s geopolitical influence extends across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Arctic, while its cultural soft power continues through institutions like the Bolshoi Theatre and the Hermitage Museum.