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Official languages Russian
Ethnic groups 81.0% Russian
3.7% Tatar
1.4% Ukrainian
1.1% Bashkir
1.2% Armenian
1.0% Chuvash
11.0% others / unspecified
Religion Orthodox Christianity (Major Religion)
Unaffiliated Christians (4.1%)
Other Christians[a] (0.5%)
Spiritual but not religious (25%)
Atheists (13%)
Muslims(6.5%)
Pagans (1.3%)
Buddhists (0.5%)
Other religions (1.1%)
Undeclared (5.5%)
[b]Area 17,125,191 km2
Population 146,877,088
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With a long and tumultuous history, some fabulous art and culture, and the world’s largest community of billionaires, it’s no wonder Moscow has always been regarded as a city of superlatives and dramatic contrasts, a hub of creative and intellectual energy.
Nowadays, the intriguing and sophisticated capital of Russia is an expensive, almost intimidating mega metropolis bursting with world-class art galleries, topnotch restaurants and shopping, old and invigorated culture, and thrilling nightlife.
Among the most iconic landmarks of Russia’s political, financial, and cultural center are without doubt the grandiose Red Square and the mighty Kremlin, with its red-brick towers, beautiful churches, impressive museums, and remarkable historic sights.
Moscow is also home to some the best museums, galleries, and cultural institutions in the world, so make sure not to miss Bolshoi Theater’s world-class performances, the Tretyakov Gallery – a true celebration of Russian fine art, or the Pushkin Fine Arts Museum – one of the planet’s greatest and most prestigious galleries of European art.
Also of great interest are the city’s house museums, where you can learn about Russia’s fantastic literary heritage, such as the Pushkin Memorial Museum, the Tolstoy House Museum, the Dostoevsky House Museum, the Mayakovsky Museum, or the small – albeit utterly enchanting – Gogol Memorial Rooms.
Nightlife, shopping, and dining are all first-class in Moscow, the city boasting an impressive variety of bars, clubs, restaurants, and fashion stores.
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2. St. Petersburg
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Often regarded as Russia’s most European and forward-looking city, St. Petersburg makes for a wonderful travel destination, especially for history and culture lovers. More than 2,000 libraries, 220 museums, and 80 theaters make up the city’s well-established cultural landscape, while edgy art galleries, bohemian cafés, boisterous underground clubs, and cool hostels with minimalist Scandinavian interiors show off St. Petersburg’s innovative side.
Saint Petersburg’s UNESCO-listed historic center, with its fascinating network of canals lined with eye-catching Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, is certainly a must for everyone visiting the former capital of Russia. And so are its greatest museums (the fabulous Hermitage and the Russian Museum) or the bustling Nevsky Prospekt – the city’s main avenue and its premier destination for shopping, dining, and nightlife.
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3. Kizhi Island
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Not as famous as Moscow and St Petersburg, but an equally noteworthy Russian destination is the Kizhi Island in the heart of Lake Onega. Known especially for its fabulous open-air museum, this one-of-a-kind complex of great historical, cultural, and natural interest hosts an amazing collection of wooden structures, some of them part of the UNESCO World Heritage list, others dating back as far as the 14th century.
The most famous attractions on this tiny island include the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus (the oldest wooden church in Russia) and the Kizhi Pogost site, with its impressive 22-dome Transfiguration Church. In addition to some of the country’s finest examples of wooden architecture, visitors will have the chance to explore a series of ancient rural settlements characteristic to the Karelia region and scattered among this beautiful, almost pristine nature paradise.
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4. Vladivostok
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Coincidence or not, one of Russia’s most attractive cities is a picturesque port on the Pacific Ocean that’s closer to China, Japan, and the Korean territory than it is to the national Lake Baikal in Siberia. So, a fabulous 4,000 miles from Moscow lies Vladivostok, a town that impresses with its scenic location, uninterrupted sea views, and hilly streets that remind travelers of storied San Francisco.
Only 15 years ago, this easternmost point of the famous Trans-Siberian Highway was a closed city, but these days, Vladivostok is blossoming with modern architecture, lovely cuisine, and endless entertainment opportunities.
Vladivostok’s cuisine is particularly enticing, blending European and Asian culinary traditions into an utterly delicious menu based on seafood delicacies and oriental flavors.
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5. Sochi
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Sochi, the setting of the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic games, is Russia’s largest resort and a major tourist destination for both summer and winter holidays. Picturesquely located on the Black Sea coast, this summer seaside retreat attracts foreign and domestic tourists alike with its alluring mix of sunny beaches, luxury hotels, world-class restaurants, vibrant nightlife, and countless cultural and natural attractions.
Extravagant Soviet-era architecture is still very much present in Sochi, but due to the city’s latest developments and its international popularity, the atmosphere is starting to change..
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About the game:
USA as a world power? In E-Sim it is possible!
In E-Sim we have a huge, living world, which is a mirror copy of the Earth. Well, maybe not completely mirrored, because the balance of power in this virtual world looks a bit different than in real life. In E-Sim, USA does not have to be a world superpower, It can be efficiently managed as a much smaller country that has entrepreneurial citizens that support it's foundation. Everything depends on the players themselves and how they decide to shape the political map of the game.
Work for the good of your country and see it rise to an empire.
Activities in this game are divided into several modules. First is the economy as a citizen in a country of your choice you must work to earn money, which you will get to spend for example, on food or purchase of weapons which are critical for your progress as a fighter. You will work in either private companies which are owned by players or government companies which are owned by the state. After progressing in the game you will finally get the opportunity to set up your own business and hire other players. If it prospers, we can even change it into a joint-stock company and enter the stock market and get even more money in this way.
In E-Sim, international wars are nothing out of the ordinary.
Become an influential politician.
The second module is a politics. Just like in real life politics in E-Sim are an extremely powerful tool that can be used for your own purposes. From time to time there are elections in the game in which you will not only vote, but also have the ability to run for the head of the party you're in. You can also apply for congress, where once elected you will be given the right to vote on laws proposed by your fellow congress members or your president and propose laws yourself. Voting on laws is important for your country as it can shape the lives of those around you. You can also try to become the head of a given party, and even take part in presidential elections and decide on the shape of the foreign policy of a given state (for example, who to declare war on). Career in politics is obviously not easy and in order to succeed in it, you have to have a good plan and compete for the votes of voters.
You can go bankrupt or become a rich man while playing the stock market.
The international war.
The last and probably the most important module is military. In E-Sim, countries are constantly fighting each other for control over territories which in return grant them access to more valuable raw materials. For this purpose, they form alliances, they fight international wars, but they also have to deal with, for example, uprisings in conquered countries or civil wars, which may explode on their territory. You can also take part in these clashes, although you are also given the opportunity to lead a life as a pacifist who focuses on other activities in the game (for example, running a successful newspaper or selling products).
At the auction you can sell or buy your dream inventory.
E-Sim is a unique browser game. Its creators ensured realistic representation of the mechanisms present in the real world and gave all power to the players who shape the image of the virtual Earth according to their own. So come and join them and help your country achieve its full potential.
Invest, produce and sell - be an entrepreneur in E-Sim.
Take part in numerous events for the E-Sim community.
