Historical and Political Demography of Russia---
In 1897, census was carried out by the then Russian Empire for the first time. The project was proposed by famous Russian cartographer and chief of the Central Statistical Bureau, Mr. Pyotr Semenov-Tyan-Shansky. Since the ancient times, the mighty land of Russia witnessed wars and conflicts, which have, to some extend, greatly affected the socio-political landscape of the country. The confluence of various cultures has redefined the rich heritage of the country and contributed to its nationalistic identity. The reign of Tsars for a prolonged period brought about a radical change aided by tyrannical rule in the later years which led to the emergence of the Russian revolution. The subsequent revolution in 1917 also paved the way for Communist regime and formation of Soviet Union. But it's important to note that towards the beginning of 1990's, due to ongoing cold war and political instability, Soviet Union was dissolved and an independent Russia was born.
An analysis of the comprehensive demographics of Russia remains incomplete, without mentioning the rich Russian architecture, literature and the vivid folklore of the country. The roots of the Russian architectural designs can be traced back to the medieval age, especially to the city of Novgorod which boasts of innumerable pre-Mongolian churches. The mythical legend of the past era finds special mention in the different traditional folklores. Legendary mythical heroes as Ilya Muromets, Alyosha Popovich, Svyatogor and Nightingale the Robber occupy a formidable position in various mythological stories. Since the reign of Catherine the Great, the then aristocratic rulers of Russia imported food products and classic wines from other European nations. Majority of the Russians are believed to be followers of Russian Orthodox Church, however atheism prevailed during the Soviet period. Other religious groups include Catholicism, Protestantism, Buddhism, Judaism and Islam.
Population of Russia---
Birth Rate: 9.95 births per 1000 persons
Death rate: 14.65 deaths per 1000 persons
Net migration rate: 1.03 migrant per 1000 population.
Sex Ratio---
Birth rate: 1.06 male(s)/female
Under 15 years: 1.05 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 0.94 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.46 male(s)/female
Infant Mortality Rate: 15.13 deaths/1,000 live births
Thus, these figures give you a clear idea of the demographics of Russia.
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