Russia remains by far the world’s largest country, covering nearly twice the territory of Canada and stretching over a vast area of eastern Europe and northern Asia.
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The transcontinental country was once the Republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.) which gained independence following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991.
In terms of military power, the Russian Federation has the world’s second-most powerful military trailing behind only the United States. It has over 850,000 active full-time personnel in its army and possesses the second-largest fleet of ballistic missile submarines.
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Russia is one of only three militaries operating strategic bombers and has the largest stockpile of nuclear weapons in the world. Though a state secret, it is assumed that Russia owns more than half of the world’s 14,000 nuclear weapons.
Aside from military strength, Russia is popularly seen as the native land of vodka and has recognized vodka brands across the world.
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What is Russia’s most popular vodka?
Russian Standard is Russia’s most popular vodka. The vodka is sold under the brand names Green Mark Vodka and Russian Standard Vodka.
What brand of vodka is Russian?
Ustianochka, Beluga Noble Russian Vodka and Russian Standard Vodka are the best recognized Russian produced vodka brands.
Is Smirnoff made in Russia?
No, Smirnoff is not made in Russia despite the fact that it was once a Russian vodka label.
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