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The article profiles Russia, a presidential parliamentary republic that covers Europe and Asia. Its seat of government is in Moscow and has the area of 17.08 million square kilometers, making the country the largest in the world in terms of land size. Russian is the official language of the country and its currency is ruble. Russia is led by President Dmitry Medvedev, who is the head of state, and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who leads the State Duma and Council of Federation.

The article presents a review of Latvia's politics and government in January 2012. The Central Election Commission (CEC) revealed the collection of over 187,000 signatures for the campaign to make Russian an official language, more than the 154,000 needed for a referendum on the proposal. A law that requires citizens to declare any property, cash savings or other assets worth over 10,000 Latvian lats, as well as any outstanding loans or loans issued of the same amount, was passed.

The article presents key facts on the politics, geography and demography in Russia. It is a federal republic government headed by President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov. Russia is considered as the largest country in the world and is situated in Northern Asia and bordering the Arctic and Pacific Oceans. Russian is the official language and Orthodox Church is recognized as the main religion.

The article reviews the highlights of the Latvian political scene in February 2012. Proposal by education minister Roberts Kilis on an entirely privately-financed higher education model has stirred furious opposition from students. Culture minister Zaneta Jaunzeme-Grende is being investigated by the anti-corruption bureau following a number of botched initiatives. The legality of the referendum to make Russian the official language of Latvia is challenged in court by the National Alliance.

The article presents basic data and political structure of Russia. It states that Russia has an estimated population of 141.9 million as of 2009 and uses Russian and local languages. It says that Dmitry Medvedev is the newly elected president of Russia for a four-year term. It mentions some of the most significant political parties in Russia including the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF), and United Russia.

The article offers a security risk assessment for Ukraine for 2013. It cites the relatively low security risk as there is no indigenous armed activity in the country. A law was passed by President Viktor Yanukovych in 2012 which raised the status of the Russian language in Ukraine. Particular focus is given to the increase in territorial tensions with Russia, as well as the instability in neighbouring Transdniestr.

The article presents a security risk assessment of Ukraine as of January 9, 2013. Security risk in the country is said to be relatively low as there is no indigenous armed activity. Some political differences between the south and east of the country and the west are observed, due to the passage of a law to raise the status of the Russian language. Violent crime is a concern for all businesses as well as the influence of organised crime.

The article provides information on the basic data of Russia. An overview is presented on the country's population, its total land area, and main cities and towns. Moreover, it indicates the country's climate, comparison of weather, the languages used in the country, its currency, and public holidays.

The article offers brief information about geography and demography of Russia. It is mentioned that the total land area of the country is 17,075,400 square kilometers and its population in 2010 was 141.7 millions. Also, the climate is mainly cold. The official language of the country is Russian, it uses metric system for measurements, its official currency is Rouble.

The article reports that the failure of the Latvian referendum to name Russian as a second state language in Latvia will further sour interethnic relations between Latvians and ethnic Russians. It is stated that the under-representation of the Russian-speaking population in Latvian politics will put pressure on the political stability of the current ruling coalition in Latvia and could lead to its collapse. This indicates that the relations of Latvia with Russia are likely to remain frosty.

The article presents a political outlook in Latvia in 2012. It cites that the proposed amendments to the country's constitution that would make Russian as an official second language are expected to further affect the relations between ethnic Russians and Latvians. It claims that the move by Russia to increase its clout in international politics will adversely affect Latvia.

The article provides basic information about Latvia. Latvia is a temperate zone country which has a land area of 64,589 square kilometers, population of 2.26 million as of 2009 and with major cities that include Riga, the capita and Daugavpils and Liepaja. Latvian is spoken by 62% of the population while the rest speak Russian. The country observes public holidays that include New Year, Christmas, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

The article presents information on the basic data of Russia including its population which is 141.7 million, languages which are Russian and local and the currency which is Rouble (Rb).

The article presents key facts related to basic data of Israel. It states that the country's land area measures 20,325 square kilometers (sq km) with a Mediterranean climate. It mentions that the country's major languages are Hebrew and Arabic, however English and Russian language are also widely spoken. It also mentions several public holidays which include Jewish New Year, Yom Kippur, and Simchat Torah.

The article presents basic data on Latvia. It has a total land area of 64,589 square (sq.) kilometer (km.) with a population of 2.26 million. Its main towns include the capital Riga, Daugavpils and Liepaja. The state language is Latvian or Lettish although for 36% of the population, Russian is the main language of communication. Its fiscal year follows the calendar year and its currency the Lat (LVL) replaced the Latvian rouble in1993. Public holidays include January 1, May 1 and Good Friday.

The article offers information on Russia. It says that the country has a land area of 17,075,400 square kilometers (sq kms) and population of 141.9 million in a mid-2009 estimate. It states that the country employs Russian and local languages, metric system as unit of weights and measures since 1927, and Rouble (Rb) as currency. Moreover, it mentions various public holidays in Russia including New Year every January 1-4, Orthodox Christmas every January 7, and Labour Day every May 1-2.

The article offers information on Russia. It states that the land area of Russia measures 17,075,400 square (sq) kilometers (km) and is estimated to have 141.9 million of population as of mid 2009. It adds that the country uses Russian and other local languages, while their unit of currency is Rouble (Rb). It also mentions several main towns in Russia including Moscow, Novosibirsk, and Yekaterinburg.

The article presents some basic facts about the Republic of Estonia. It relates that Estonia's population has reached 1.34 million as of January 2010, and that aside from the state language Estonian, Russian is also widely spoken in the country. Estonia also uses the kroon, pegged to the euro, as its currency. Among the country's public holidays are its Independence Day on February 24th, May Day on May 1st and Victory Day on June 24th.

The article outlines basic data about Estonia. The country has an estimated population of 1.34 million as of January 2010. Estonia has a cool continental climate. Sixty-seven percent of the Estonian population speak Estonian while Russian is the first language of the 30 percent of Estonia's population. Some of the public holidays in Estonia include Independence Day, Victory Day and Midsummer Day.

The article provides basic data on Latvia. The country has a population of 2.26 million in 2009 and has a temperate type of climate with more extreme fluctuations inland. Russian is the main language of communication for about 36% of population in the country. Information on the country's currency, fiscal year and public holidays is also provided.

The article presents basic information about Estonia. The country has a land area of 45,27 square kilometers. Based on government estimated on January 1, 2010, the population is 1.34 million. Majority of the resident speak Estonian language, although 30% speak Russian as their first language. Public holidays include Good Friday, Victory Day and Christmas.

The article presents basic information about Latvia. The country has a land area of 64,589 square kilometers and a population of 2.26 million in 2009. Majority of the population has Latvian as their first language while 36% use Russian as their main language of communication. Public holidays include Good Friday, independence Day and Christmas.

The article presents facts about Latvia. With a total land area of 64,589 square kilometers, Latvia has a population of 2.26 million as of 2009. Main towns includes Riga, Liepaja and Jurmala. Latvian is the state language, but 36% of the population speak the Russian language. Public holidays include Good Friday, Midsummer Festival and National Independence Day.

The article offers information on Latvia. It presents statistics on the population in the main towns of the country, as of 2008. Also known as Lettish, Latvian is the state language and the first language of about 62% of the country's population, while Russian is the main language of about 36% of the population. A list of the public holidays in Latvia is given, which includes the Constituent Assembly Day, Good Friday and National Independence Day.

The article presents basic facts about Latvia. The country's total population as of 2009 was 2.26 million. Its main towns are the capital city Riga, Liepaja and Jurmala. Latvian is the primary language used in the country but for some 26% of the population, Russian is the main language of communication. Among the public holidays celebrated in the country are Labour Day, Good Friday and National Independence Day.

The article provides basic information about Tajikistan. It has a total area of 143,100 square kilometers where a population of 7.37 million reside as of 2008. Among the country's main towns are Dushanbe, the capital, Khujand, Kulob, Istaravshan, and Khorog. People in Tajikistan speak Tajik as its official language, Russian, and Uzbek. Their public holidays include Army Day, International Labor Day, and Victory Day.

The article provides information on Latvia. The country has a temperate climate, though more extreme fluctuations can be experienced inland. Around 62 percent of the population speak Latvian, while the remaining 36 percent speak Russian. Public holidays in Latvia include Constituent Assembly Day on January 1 and National Independence Day on November 18.

The article offers information on the basic data in Israel which includes the land area. its demography, and the languages that its people spoke. It states that the country's land area is 20,325 square kilometers which does not include the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and the areas invaded by Israel in 1967 and 1973. It notes that Hebrew and Arabic are the official languages, however, the people also spoke English and Russian.

The article offers information on the basic data of Russia. It is stated that the country's total land area is 17,075,400 square kilometers, with a total human population of 141.8 million in five main towns. It notes that the Russian is the country's main language and ruble (Rb) is its national currency. It also depicts the weather in Moscow, fiscal year used and the public holidays.

The article presents basic information on Estonia. The country has a land area of 45,277 square kilometers and a population of 1.341 million based on government estimate on January 1, 2008. Majority of the population speaks Estonian while the rest has Russian as their first language. Public holidays include Independence Day, Good Friday and Victory Day.

The article offers information on Estonia. The main towns in Estonia are Tallinn, which is also the country's capital, Tartu, Narva and Kohtla-Jarve. The state language and the first language of 67% of the country's population is Estonian, while the first language of 30% of the population is Russian. A list of the public holidays in the country is presented.

The article presents basic data for Russia in 2009. It states that the country has a total area of 17,075,400 square meter with a population of an estimated 141.8 million in mid-2008. It avers that the hottest month in the country is July and the driest month is March with Russian and local languages.

The article offers background information on Estonia. The country covers an area of 45,277 square kilometers. It has a population of 1.341 million based on a government estimate on January 1, 2008. Languages spoken in the country include Estonian which is the state language and Russian which is the first language of 30% of the population.

The article presents Sberbank, the oldest bank in Russia founded in 1841 by Tsar Nicholas I. It discusses the management education program aimed at training the bank's top level executives for growth and development. It describes the three week course with faculty lectures and modules translated in the Russian language. The opportunities for advancement for the women participants and the adoption of similar programs in other businesses and government agencies in Russia are also discussed.