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Ukraine

Pronounced in Ukrainian UKRAYINA is a country in south-eastern Europe, the second largest of the continent after Russia, and one of the most populous in Europe. It is very richly endowed by nature with mineral resources, with hundreds of rivers and thousands of lakes, with shady forests and rolling plains, with extremely fertile soil (chernozem - black soil), with enchantingly picturesque mountains in the west and in the south. Its exceptionally turbulent history spans a millennium, and its vibrant living culture is that of age-long traditions.

Russia

Mainly associated with Moscow, St. Petersburg and Murmansk. This is the heartland of Imperial Russia, and these great and ancient cities often become the focus for most tourists. However there is much more to Russia, a country that spans eleven time zones and two continents, ending less than 50 miles from North America. Within this vast expanse lie the largest freshwater lake in the world, rivers and forests teeming with fish and wildlife, awe inspiring volcanoes, and towering mountains. Russia is the largest country on earth, with enormous tracts of land that have been opened to travellers only in the last few years.