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| − | Russia is the largest of the [[earth]]'s countries and has the sixth largest population. It is known for its cold winters and harsh weather. Russia is a [[federal government|federation ]], consisting of a number of constituent entities. Nonetheless, the centralized government is relatively strong. | + | Russia is the largest of the [[earth]]'s countries and has the sixth largest population. It is known for its cold winters and harsh weather. Russia is a [[federal government|federation]], consisting of a number of constituent entities. Nonetheless, the centralized government is relatively strong. |
Russia has only been conquered once in the winter, by the famous [[Mongol]] [[Ghengis-Khan]]. Hitler, Napoleon and many other famous military geniuses have tried to conquer it during the winter but all failed. Germany in [[World War I]] did declare peace with Russia in a treaty favorable to the Germans (often considered to be humiliating to Russia) at the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, but did not actually conquer the country. | Russia has only been conquered once in the winter, by the famous [[Mongol]] [[Ghengis-Khan]]. Hitler, Napoleon and many other famous military geniuses have tried to conquer it during the winter but all failed. Germany in [[World War I]] did declare peace with Russia in a treaty favorable to the Germans (often considered to be humiliating to Russia) at the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, but did not actually conquer the country. | ||
[[Category:Countries]] | [[Category:Countries]] | ||
Revision as of 03:34, March 24, 2007
Template:Stub Russia is the largest of the earth's countries and has the sixth largest population. It is known for its cold winters and harsh weather. Russia is a federation, consisting of a number of constituent entities. Nonetheless, the centralized government is relatively strong.
Russia has only been conquered once in the winter, by the famous Mongol Ghengis-Khan. Hitler, Napoleon and many other famous military geniuses have tried to conquer it during the winter but all failed. Germany in World War I did declare peace with Russia in a treaty favorable to the Germans (often considered to be humiliating to Russia) at the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, but did not actually conquer the country.