This page is managed and sponsored by the Honorary Consul of Russia in Malaysia, who is also the Founder of Russian Resources Sdn Bhd St. In St. Moscow and St.
Education Russia is a campaign conducted by Russian Resources Sdn Bhd to promote higher education in Russia to the Malaysian public. Russia is the largest country in the world, constituting 1/7th of the world’s landmass and spanning 8 time zones. It has had a long and distinguished history in tertiary education, especially in the field of medical sciences. The largest country in the world, Ru
ssia constitutes 1/7th of the world’s landmass and spanning 9 time zones. Because of its size, Russia presents a drastically different atmosphere depending on your location. Most of the country has a continental climate with distinct periods of warm and cold weather that increases as you travel east. Temperatures for Moscow and St. Petersburg range from highs of 32 C in the summer to lows of -25 C in the winter. Russia has a population of 145.5 million people, 80% of whom reside in Western Russia and two-thirds of whom live in cities. Moscow alone claims 11 million citizens, standing as the largest city in Europe. Petersburg boasts less than half that, with a mere 5 million residents followed by Vladivostok then Nizhniy Novgorod. Given its vast supply of natural resources, Russia depends heavily on mining. It is the world-leading producer of energy and a world-class producer of military technologies. Some of the fastest growing sectors in the Russian economy include telecommunications, finance, construction, and energy production. Russian living standards plunged after the collapse of the Soviet Union but began to recover in 2000. In 2007 the living standards recovered to the level of 90 and continue to improve as Russia closes the gap with developed countries. The official language in Russia is (surprise) Russian. This language uses the Cyrillic alphabet instead of Latin and is one of the 5 most spoken languages in the world. Most Russian cities have social lives comparable to New York City’s vibrant scene. In regard to the arts, Russia has always occupied a prominent spot on the world scene. The Bolshoi Theater and Pushkin Art Gallery in Moscow, the Mariinsky Theater and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg – these are considered to be some of the best art institutions in the world. Petersburg alone there are 2,000 libraries, 221 museums, 80 theaters, 100 concert halls, 45 art galleries, 62 movie theaters, and 80 nightclubs, and over 100 concerts, shows and festivals each year. Russia is home to more than 100 different ethnic groups and indigenous people. Slavs account for about 75% of the total population. The densest areas of Russia are near the Ural Mountains and in southwest Siberia. The Russian Orthodox Church is the official religion in Russia. 20% of Russians practice Islam while Catholicism, Protestantism, and Judaism are not wide spread but have small roles in Russian culture. Many of Russia's most famous sights are former or present churches, signifying the important role that religion has played in the past. Petersburg are 5 behind Malaysia, 3 hours ahead of London time and 8 hours ahead of New York City. It takes about 9-10 hours to fly from South East Asia to Moscow. There are direct flights to Moscow from Bangkok and Singapore daily making it very convenient for Malaysians to travel there! Please do visit us at:
06/08/2025
