World Flags / Russia
About the Russia National Flag
White-blue-red tricolor restored after Soviet collapse, tracing origins to Peter the Great's naval ensign of 1699.
Russia — Key Facts
| Capital | Moscow |
|---|---|
| Population | 144 million (2024 est.) |
| Area | 17.1 million km² |
| Languages | Russian (official); many regional languages |
| Currency | Russian ruble (RUB) |
| GDP (nominal) | ~$2.0 trillion USD |
| Independence / founded | Russian Federation established December 1991 (Soviet dissolution) |
| Flag adopted | 1993 (current flag law) |
Russia Flag Colors and Meaning
Each color on the Russia flag carries symbolic meaning. Use this table when teaching geography or designing watch-party displays.
| Color | Meaning |
|---|---|
| White | Nobility and frankness |
| Blue | Faithfulness and honesty |
| Red | Courage and love |
People and Ethnicity in Russia
Ethnic Russians (~71%) alongside Tatars, Bashkirs, Chechens, Ukrainians, and dozens of other groups across 190+ ethnicities.
Geography of Russia
World's largest country spanning eleven time zones from European plain to Pacific coast and Arctic tundra.
Economy of Russia
Energy exports (oil, gas), mining, defense, and agriculture. Sanctions since 2022 reshaped trade toward Asia.
- Currency: Russian ruble (RUB)
- GDP (nominal): ~$2.0 trillion USD
Culture
Literature (Tolstoy, Dostoevsky), ballet, chess mastery, and dacha countryside traditions.
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