Freight to and from Russia
Freight transit time from the UK to or from Russia is 6 - 7 Days for a full load.
Russia, Exports and Imports
In terms of natural resources, a well-educated population and developed industrial base Russia could be considered a wealthy country. However, its economy is experiencing formidable difficulties in moving from its old centrally planned economy to a modern market economy.
Russia's major exports are fuels, energy, metals, machinery & equipment, chemicals and clothes. Main export markets are Ukraine, Germany, Belarus, Netherlands and China.
Russia's major imports are machinery & equipment, food and agricultural raw materials, chemicals and metals. Russia's main import markets are Germany, Ukraine, Belarus and the US.
Russia is a major producer of wheat, barley, oats, and rye. The Russian fishing industry is one of the largest in the World and it is a major exporter of iron ore, copper and nickel. It is also one of the world's leading producers of gold.
Russia, General Information
Russia is a Republic established in 1991 after the dissolution of the former Soviet Union. It has a total area of 17,075,200 km² and a population of 140 million people. Its capital is Moscow and its currency the Russian Rouble. Russia is a country of vast geographical distances and cultural differences. The Russian Far East, for example, is the size of Europe. It is best to view Russia as a collection of countries, each one deserving exploration.
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