Even after a large loss of territory following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Russian Federation, or Russia, remains the largest country in the world by land area, stretching over two continents in the northern hemisphere. In keeping with its size, Russia's influence in international affairs has been significant, particularly during the twentieth century. Between 1922 and 1991, foreign relations with the Soviet Union significantly influenced the world's political... więcej

Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2022. 6p.