Russia’s population is very
diverse. The Slavs, who originated in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus,
represent the largest ethnic group. People of Turkish descent,
originating from Central Asian regions constitute the second largest.
Other groups include Armenians, Georgians, Germans, people of
Iranian origin and nationalities within the Finno-Ugrian group.
The whole population (99.6%) can read and write and is well educated.
| Ethnic
groups |
Russian 81.5%, Tatar 3.8%, Ukrainian 3%, Chuvash
1.2%, Bashkir 0.9%, Belarusian 0.8%, Moldavian 0.7%, other
8.1% (1989) |
| Religions |
Russian Orthodox, Muslim, other |
| Literacy |
definition: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 99.6%
male: 99.7%
female: 99.5% (2003 est.) |
Source: CIA World factbook, 2004
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