Our homeland is Russia. Children"s Encyclopedia

Dear friend!
You hold a very important book in your hands - it talks about what every person living in our country should know, every Russian. This book is about our homeland.
On these pages you will find not only stories about the great history and wonderful nature of Russia. You will meet great people who at different times with their labor and exploits brought Russia great glory. Together with the ancient Russian princes and commanders of different centuries, you will defend their native lands from enemies. Together with the great travelers, you will open Antarctica and conquer the North Pole, together with the first astronauts you will fly around the earth ... You will find out how your native country lives today, and what does it mean to be a real citizen of Russia.
After reading this book, you will understand what the Russians love their country, why they are proud of it, and you yourself will really be proud of their great homeland. It remains only to turn the page - your country is waiting for you!