MATH GOES GLOBAL
Russia!
Take a trip around the world and learn about new countries. This month we’re in Russia!
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The Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed took 6 years to build, from 1555 to 1561 A.D. Its colorful toppers—called onion domes—became a
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The Trans-Siberian Railroad, one of the longest railways in the world, spans 5,772 miles. It connects Moscow, Russiaʼs capital, with Vladivostok in the east.
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DID YOU KNOW?
During summer in St. Petersburg, the sun shines nearly 24 hours a day!
