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THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLIC
THE RUSSIA
RUSSIA IS…
It can be found in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.
The population in Russia is about 143,889,091 based on latest United
Nations estimates as of August 4, 2019.
It is also the largest country in the world in terms of territory.
COMMON FOOD
Bliny – made form buckwheat flour come topped with goodies ranging
from butter and sour cream to pickled fish and caviar.
COMMON FOOD
Beef Stroganoff - Originally devised by a French chef for a Russian count,
this dish of beef, mushrooms and sour cream stands as a Russian classic,
popular well beyond the country’s borders.
COMMON FOOD
Piroshki – These dough dumplings or buns is Russia’s answer to Italian
calzones come stuffed with ingredients that include cheeses, fish and meats.
CULTURE IN RUSSIA
Russian is known for ballet, it is a form of dance using precise and highly
formalized set steps and gestures.
It is originated in Renaissance Italy and established its present form during
19th century.
Russian culture has a long and rich cultural history such as ballet, painting,
classical music, etc.
CULTURE IN RUSSIA
The culture in Russia has a along tradition of achievement in many fields
such as literature, folk dance, philosophy, architecture, cinema, etc.
Russian culture grew from that of the East Slavs with their pagan beliefs.
CULTURE IN RUSSIA
Russian New Year is celebrated between January 1 to 8, Eastern Orthodox
Christmas in January 7, Defender of the Fatherland Day in February 5,
International Women’s Day in March 8, Labor Day in May 1, Victory Day
in May 9, Russia Day in June 12 and Unity Day is celebrated in the month
of November 4th day.
CULTURAL ATTIRE
RELIGIONS IN RUSSIA
Orthodox Christianity is the dominant religion of the country while nonreligious beliefs such as atheism and agnosticism are also drawing several
adherents.
While there are also a religion such as Judaism, Islam, Catholicism,
Buddhism.
GOVERNANCE IN RUSSIA
The Government of Russia exercises executive power in the Russian
Federation. The members of the government are the Prime Minister, Deputy
Prime Minister and Federal Ministers.
MOLDOVA
 Moldova, an Eastern European country and former Soviet republic, has
varied terrain including forest, rocky hills and vineyards.
 Its capital city is Chisinau, located in the south-central part of the country.
 Formerly known as Bessarabia, this region was an integral part of the
Romanian principality of Maldovia until 1812, when it was ceded to Russia
by its suzerain,the sultan of the Ottaman Empire.
 COMMON FOOD
 Sarmale – Sarmale (sar-moll-ayy) is a typical Moldovan dish that also
appears in many other parts of the world in slightly different varieties.
 COMMON FOOD
 Placinta – Placinta (pronounced pla-chin-ta) is everywhere here. Its
impossible to miss; in just about every alimentara (concenience store), it’s
the equivalentof a 7-11 hot dog a cheap on-the-go snack.
 COMMON FOOD
 Zeama – Zeama (Zama) is a traditional Moldovan soup made and eaten
year-round, usually for lunch.
 CULTURE IN MOLDOVA
 The culture of Moldova is influenced primarily by the Romanian origins of
its majority population, while also being heavily indebted to the Slavic and
minority Gagauz population.
 Moldova is perhaps best known for its wine, which is absolutely delicious.
Most Moldovan families make wine at home, so the wineries chiefly
produce wines for export.
 CULTURE IN MOLDOVA
 Most holidays celebrated in the Republic of Moldova recognize events or
people from History of Moldovia, although four are shared in common with
many other countries: Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, Victory Day
(May 9) and Labour Day.
 CULTURAL ATTIRE
 RELIGIONS IN MOLDOVA
 The primary religion is Christianity, 90.1% of the population nominally
being Eastern Orthodox pursuant to data of the 2014 census.
 The Russian Orthodox has more than 1,000 parishes while the Romanian
has more than a 100 parishes.
 Aside from the Eastern Orthodox, other faith includes Baptists,
Pentecostals, Seventh-day Adventists, Roman Catholics, Jehovah’s
Witnesses, Muslims and Jews.
 GOVERNANCE IN MOLDOVA
 The politics of Moldova take place in a framework of a parliamentary
representative democratic republic, where in the prime minister is the head
of the government, and a multi-party system. The government exercise
executive power while the legislative power is vested in the Parliament.