география
English meaning: Geography
Russian Definition
(Русский)География — изучение физических особенностей Земли и деятельности человека. Географические масштабы России поражают: 11 часовых поясов, два континента, 17 млн км² площади. Страна содержит крупнейшие леса, длиннейшие реки и глубочайшее озеро мира.
English Definition
The study of the earth's physical features and human activity. Russia's geography is extraordinary — spanning 11 time zones, two continents (Europe and Asia), 17 million km² (largest country by area), and containing the world's largest boreal forest, longest rivers, and deepest lake (Baikal). Its geographical size creates immense logistical challenges but also vast natural resource wealth. Russia's geographic position shapes its foreign policy and relationships with Europe, Central Asia, and the Arctic.
Example
“Россия занимает 17 миллионов квадратных километров и охватывает 11 часовых поясов.”
In English: “Russia covers 17 million square kilometers and spans 11 time zones.”
Synonyms
- страноведение
- землеописание
Literary Heritage
“Воздух чист и свеж, как поцелуй ребёнка; солнце ярко, небо синё — чего бы, кажется, больше?”
/Vozdukh chist i svezh, kak potseluiy rebyonka; solntse yarko, nebo sinyo — chego by, kazhetsya, bol'she?/
“The air is pure and fresh as a child's kiss; the sun is bright, the sky is blue — what more could one want?”
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