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Russian Federation

Российская Федерация

1991 CE

Quick Facts

Type
Sovereign · federation
Period
1991 CE
Known Periods
6
Capital
Moscow
Data Confidence
High

Overview

The Russian Federation succeeded the Soviet Union on December 25, 1991. The largest country in the world by area.

Historical Periods

Russian Federation (1992–1995)

1992 CE – 1995 CE

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Capital: MoscowArea: 16,908,685 km²

Russian Federation (1996–1999)

1996 CE – 1999 CE

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Capital: MoscowArea: 16,926,212 km²

Russian Federation (2000–2005)

2000 CE – 2005 CE

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Capital: MoscowArea: 16,908,638 km²

Russian Federation (2006–2013)

2006 CE – 2013 CE

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Capital: MoscowArea: 16,926,212 km²

Russian Federation (2014–2023)

2014 CE – 2023 CE

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Capital: MoscowArea: 16,948,069 km²

Russian Federation (2024–2024)

2024 CE – 2024 CE

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Capital: MoscowArea: 16,948,069 km²

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