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Russia at the Universiade
Russia participated in 12 editions of the Universiade, debuting at the 1993 Summer Universiade. Since then, Russia has been at the top positions in the medal count, only three times being under the top three.
Russian America
Russian America was the name of the Russian colonial possessions in North America from 1733 to 1867. Its capital was Novo-Arkhangelsk (New Arkhangelsk), which is now Sitka, Alaska, United States.
Russia–United States relations
Russia–United States relations refers to the bilateral relationship between the United States and the Russian Federation. The United States and Russia maintain diplomatic and trade relations.
Russia–United Kingdom relations
Russia–United Kingdom relations, also Anglo–Russian relations, involve the bilateral relationship between Russia and Great Britain. Formal ties between the courts started in 1553.
List of institutions of higher education in Russia
The following is a list of universities and other higher educational institutions in Russia, based primarily on the National Information Centre on Academic Recognition and Mobility webpage of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation.The list is arranged in alphabetical order. However, some established names in the Russian language differ from the translations offered below.
Russia and the United Nations
The Russian Federation succeeded the Soviet Union's seat, including its permanent membership on the Security Council in the United Nations after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. The succession was supported by the USSR's former members and was not objected to by the UN membership; Russia accounted for about half the Soviet Union's economy and the majority of its people and land mass; in addition, the history of the Soviet Union began in Russia.
USSR–USA Maritime Boundary Agreement
The Russia – United States maritime boundary de facto follows the June 1, 1990 USA/USSR Maritime Boundary Agreement , but it has yet to be approved by the Russian parliament. The United States Senate gave its advice and consent to ratification as early as on September 16, 1991, and has no intentions to reopen the issue.
Russia–United Arab Emirates relations
The relationship between the Russian Federation and the United Arab Emirates stretches back to December 1971, when the Soviet Union and UAE established diplomatic relations. Relations between the two countries have been described as strong and a "strategic partnership", with the countries cooperating closely in Iraq, Egypt and Libya.
Russian Special Forces University
The Russian Special Forces University is a private university in Chechnya, devoted to the training of special forces.
Slovakia–United States relations
Slovakia–United States relations are bilateral relations between the Slovak Republic and the United States of America. According to the 2012 U.S. Global Leadership Report, 27% of Slovaks approve of U.S. leadership, with 32% disapproving and 41% uncertain.
Slovakia–United Kingdom relations
Slovakia–United Kingdom relations are foreign relations between Slovakia and United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has an embassy in Bratislava, while Slovakia has an embassy in London.
Slovakia at the Universiade
Slovakia has participated in all Summer and Winter Universiades since the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993.