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Russia Crafts, Facts, and Activities for Kids
Disclaimer: Please keep in mind this website is meant for children, so I do generalize and simplify quite a bit!
Russia is a transcontinental country—meaning it’s a country that spans across two continents—in Asia and Europe. Russia is known for its colorful palaces, rich cultural history, and vibrant cities. It is an important place for children to study for these reasons.
Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Photographed by Jorge Láscar; used with permission under C.C. BY 2.0
As the name of the country suggests, Russian is the official language of Russia. There are 35 other languages that are co-official based on region, and, as of 2021, several of these languages are officially recognized within Russia’s various constituencies: Abaza, Adyghe, Altai, Bashkir, Buryat, Chechen, Chuvash, Crimean Tatar, Erzya, Ingush, Kabardian, Kalmyk, Karachay-Balkar, Khakas, Komi-Zyrian, Hill Mari and Meadow Mari, Moksha, Nogai, Ossetian, Tatar, Tuvan, Udmurt, Ukrainian, and Yakut.
Russia is a country found in the Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere of the globe. As of 2021, Russia has 85 political divisions, with 8 federal districts more broadly. The federal districts are named the Central Federal District, the Northwestern Federal District, the Southern Federal District, the North Caucasian Federal District, the Volga Federal District, the Ural Federal District, the Siberian Federal District, and the Far Eastern Federal District. As Russia is the largest country in the world, these 85 divisions within the 8 federal districts are vast and are referred to as “federal subject of Russia” or “subjects of the federation.” Each federal subject belongs to either oblasts, republics, krais, autonomous okrugs, federal cities, or autonomous oblasts. There are 48 oblasts, 22 republics, 9 krais, 4 autonomous okrugs, 3 federal cities, and 1 autonomous oblast, as of 2021.
To the south Russia borders North Korea, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. To the southwest and west it borders Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, and Estonia, as well as Finland and Norway.
Capital city: Russia technically has two capital cities, Moscow and Saint Petersburg
Language: Russian, as well as Abaza, Adyghe, Altai, Bashkir, Buryat, Chechen, Chuvash, Crimean Tatar, Erzya, Ingush, Kabardian, Kalmyk, Karachay-Balkar, Khakas, Komi-Zyrian, Hill Mari and Meadow Mari, Moksha, Nogai, Ossetian, Tatar, Tuvan, Udmurt, Ukrainian, and Yakut.
National Bird: The double-headed eagle (mythical animal)
National Animal: Bear (Ursidae)
National Flower: Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Currency: Russian ruble (RUB)
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Russian Crafts for Kids Mushroom hunting is a very popular pass time in Russia. After a bit of rain in autumn, the whole family will venture out into the woods and collect mushrooms together (parents often pin bells to young children so they don't get lost while the family is out collecting). Mushroom hunting should only be done if you're with someone experienced as many types of mushrooms are poisonous! Also available: mushroom coloring pages. |
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Sports Buddies: Billy Basketball Paper Craft preschoolers and up |
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Sports Buddies: Howie Hockey Paper Craft preschoolers and up |
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Sports Buddies: Sammy Soccer Paper Craft Known as "Football" in Russia and most other countries in the world. preschoolers and up |