regions of Russia - the territorial objects, which only has 46. Often referred to them as and edge - nine of them in Russia.A total of 85 country territorial entities, each of which is distinguished by its climate and a host of other features.
Krasnoyarsk
If we talk about regions of Russia, it is impossible not to note the Krasnoyarsk Territory.It is located in the Siberian Federal District.Its administrative center (or capital) is the city of Krasnoyarsk.Edge was formed in 1934, on 7 December.It is situated next to the Irkutsk Region and Yakutia.
Speaking of the Krasnoyarsk region, it is worth mentioning its climate.He sharply continental, it is characterized by distinct temperature fluctuations observed during the year.It is very heterogeneous, and it is connected with long edge in the meridional direction.Its territory is allocated mainly three climatic zones - temperate, subarctic and arctic.In the south, the period in which the temperature is kept above ten degrees is about 110-120 days, and in the north - 40 days.It should be noted that, despite the local hard climate, the south edge of a very hot summer and moderately severe winter.There are very favorable conditions for placement recreation centers, sanatoriums and resorts - it is in this area is a mass of springs.
map Russia on areas and their characteristics
Russia - a country with a special administrative-territorial division.In its structure there are also areas and edges, and the republic, and autonomous regions.There are also the special status of the city of federal significance.There are only three - recently added Sevastopol, proudly regained its deserved title, Moscow and St. Petersburg.Not so long ago, namely, until 17 March 2014, of the 83 subjects of the Russian Federation included.This region of Russia, the edges and all the above.But not so long ago in Russia added two more subject - above the hero-city of Sevastopol and the Republic of Crimea, having lost the status of battery.It should be noted that many confuse the concept of regions and territories, and do not quite understand the difference between them.But it must be said that there is no particular difference.After all subjects of the Russian Federation are equal integral part of one big state and obey the laws.
Cultural Capital
It has been said - the three cities of federal significance is Russia.Leningrad region in its territory is one of those cities.This area is located in the northwestern part of the country.It takes about 0.5% of the total area of the Russian Federation than earned the 39th place in the ranking of countries on the scale.In the north of the Leningrad region borders with the Republic of Karelia, in the east - with the Vologda region, in the south-east - with Novgorod, and in the south - Pskov.
impossible not to mention the attention of St. Petersburg.It is a city with a great history.It has a very extensive external relations, namely in St. Petersburg hosts a variety of events and days of culture of other countries.Needless to say - by 2011 St. Petersburg has had 79 sister cities.
Krasnodar region
Talking about regions of Russia and its region, we can not ignore the Krasnodar Territory.This is the exact opposite of the Krasnoyarsk Territory.It is situated in the south of Russia and bordered by the Azov and Black Seas.In the Krasnodar region is temperate continental climate combined with a semi-dry and humid subtropical Mediterranean.It is in this region mild winters and hot summers.The area is very popular with tourists in the warmer.Take, for example, known Anapa, Sochi and Gelendzhik, where every year thousands of tourists come to spend their holidays on the so-called Russian Riviera.
