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Russia Russia is a federation government, but the precise distribution of powers between the central government and the regional and local authorities is still evolving. It consists of 84 administrative units, including two federal cities, Moscow and St. Petersburg. In the political system established by the 1993 constitution, the president wields considerable executive power. There is no vice president, and the legislative branch is far weaker than the executive.
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- Religion
-The Russian Orthodox Church is the largest in Russia. Many Russians, although they may never attend church services, consider themselves Russian Orthodox simply because they are Russian. Estimates of adherents in Russia range from 60 million (some 45% of the population), to nearly 70%, to as high as 80%.


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**Current leader or president**
Despite the fact that the Constitution of Russia does not explicitly determine the President as the head of the executive branch, the Executive power is split between the President and the Prime Minister, who is the head of government. The current president of Russia is Dmitry Medvedev. -**Currency**
 * ruble**
 * -Major cultural traditions (holidays/foods etc..)**
 * They celebrate new years and "Russia day."**
 * -Climate**
 * Russias climate differs. In the north it is snowy and in the south it's hot.**
 * -Population**
 * It is over 142 million people.**
 * **Geography**
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 * **Major tourist attractions and or historical sights**
 * **Median Family Income**
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