1. What kind of a state is Russia? 2. Who is the head of state in Russia? 3. What functions does the President have? 4. How many branches of power does Russia have? 5. Whom does the legislative power belong to? 6. What are the functions of the Duma? 7. Who possesses the executive power in Russia? 8. Whom is the judicial power vested in? 9. Name, please, the colors of the Russian flag. 10. Who are the authors of the Russian anthem? 11. What is Russia's coat of arms? 12. Do we have many religious confessions on the territory of Russia? 13. What is the official language of the country?

What kind of a state is Russia?
Russia is a federal semi-presidential republic. It is a country that has a central government as well as individual regional governments, and it has both a president and a prime minister.

Who is the head of state in Russia?
The head of state in Russia is the President. The President is the highest authority in the country and plays a major role in governing Russia.

What functions does the President have?
The President of Russia has significant powers, including the ability to appoint the Prime Minister and other members of the government, direct the armed forces, establish foreign policy, and represent Russia internationally. The President also has the power to issue decrees, veto laws, and appoint judges to the Constitutional Court.

How many branches of power does Russia have?
Russia has three branches of power: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial branches.

Whom does the legislative power belong to?
The legislative power in Russia belongs to the Federal Assembly, which consists of two chambers: the State Duma (the lower house) and the Federation Council (the upper house).

What are the functions of the Duma?
The State Duma is responsible for passing laws, approving the federal budget, and overseeing the actions of the government. It also has the power to approve or reject the President’s nominees for the government.

Who possesses the executive power in Russia?
The executive power in Russia is vested in the government, which is headed by the Prime Minister. The President, however, also holds significant executive powers, particularly in matters related to defense and foreign policy.

Whom is the judicial power vested in?
The judicial power in Russia is vested in the courts, with the highest court being the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation. There are also other courts such as the Supreme Court, which handles civil and criminal cases.

Name, please, the colors of the Russian flag.
The Russian flag consists of three horizontal stripes: white on the top, blue in the middle, and red on the bottom.

Who are the authors of the Russian anthem?
The music of the current Russian national anthem was composed by Alexandr Alexandrov, while the lyrics were written by Sergey Mikhalkov. The anthem was adopted in 2000.

What is Russia's coat of arms?
Russia’s coat of arms features a double-headed eagle, which holds a scepter and an orb in its talons. The eagle is crowned and sits on a red shield with a golden border, featuring a knight on horseback slaying a dragon.

Do we have many religious confessions on the territory of Russia?
Yes, Russia is home to many religious confessions. The largest religion is Russian Orthodoxy, but there are also significant populations of Muslims, Buddhists, Jews, and other religious groups, reflecting the country's ethnic and cultural diversity.

What is the official language of the country?
The official language of Russia is Russian. It is used in government, education, and daily communication across the country.