The Russian climate

The climate of Russia is determined by its geographical location. Russia’s territory lies in the temperate belt. In general the country's climate is temperately continental. The differences in climate are caused by many factors

Winter is rather cold in Russia. There is much snow in the northern and western parts of the country. Average temperature of January is 7-8 degrees below zero.

It often rains in autumn and spring. In the south and east the weather is dry in summer.

The average yearly temperature is between +5....+7 C.  We have hot summers and cold winters with heavy snow and frosts. In spring and autumn the climate is moderate.

They say the climate in Russia like is getting milder with every coming year. It depends on many reasons. I like our climate and I think there is no bad weather.