Political History- Russia
Russia is a federated state with a republican government. The power is splitted between the President and the prime minister. Government duties are divided between number of ministries. In 1917 Russia joined the USSR as one of the Soviet Union republics. And in 1991 Russia declared its independence.
Russia has an embassy In Kiev. In the end, the Russian Empire got rid of its competitors in the 18th century by winning many battles during the Russo - Turkish wars. Within the agreement of the peace treaty of Kuchuk - Kainarji in 1774, The Crimean Khanate became allies with Russia. However, it is very important to know that Catherine the Great documented its lands, naming them the ancient Greek title Taurida