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Republics of Russia
- BashkortostanThe southern Ural Mountains rise sharply from the plains, creating a rugged spine that defines the landscape of Bashkortostan.
- ChechnyaTraces of human settlement dating back to 40,000 BC were found near Lake Kezenoyam. Cave paintings and artifacts indicate continuous habitation for some…
- DagestanThe Sulak Canyon cuts deep into the earth, one of the world's deepest canyons. It lies within a republic that covers an area of 50,304 square kilometers.
- IngushetiaThe republic of Ingushetia covers just 3,600 square kilometers. It stands as the smallest federal subject in Russia without city status.
- BuryatiaThe eastern shore of Lake Baikal curves through the south-central region of Siberia. This body of water holds 60% of its shoreline within Buryatia.
- TuvaThe map marker for the geographic center of Asia sits in a mountain basin near Kyzyl, the capital city. This spot lies at 49 degrees north latitude and 92…
- KalmykiaKalmykia lies in the Caspian Depression, a low-lying region that extends down to 28 meters below sea level. The republic covers an area of approximately…
- Sakha RepublicThe Sakha Republic stretches across 3,083,523 square kilometers of the Russian Far East. It is the largest federal subject in Russia and covers half the area…
- Komi RepublicIn the 11th century, merchants from Novgorod ventured into lands they called Zavolochye. This name meant beyond the portage, a reference to the difficult…
- Republic of Crimea (Russia)In February 2014, Russian leadership decided to start working on returning Crimea to Russia following the Ukrainian revolution that ousted President Viktor…
- Republics of RussiaOn the 15th of November 1917, Vladimir Lenin issued the Declaration of the Rights of the Peoples of Russia. This document promised minorities the right to…