1. The total area of the Russian Federation is more than 17 million kilometers.2. There are no countries with such diverse flora and fauna in the world.3. Baikal is the deepest lake in the world.4. There are 11 time zones In the territory of the Russian Federation .5. Russia is a constitutional republic headed by the president 6. Legislative power belongs to the Federal Assembly which consists of two chambers.7. The president controls only the executive branch of government.