Let's see now: The official name is, as far as I know, "The Russian Federation." The republics that used to be part of the Soviet Union are now called: "The Newly Independent States". Most of them belong to the newly created body, called CIS, Commonwealth of Independent States. The Russian Federation consists of 21 republics, one autonomous region, 10 autonomous areas, six territories, 49 regions and two federal cities, Moscow and St. Petersburg. I hope this answers part of your question Dorin Motz -----Original Message----- From: Ylana Corcos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Monday, May 10, 1999 2:40 PM Subject: Term: FR>EN F�d�ration des Etats Ind�pendants de Russie >Who knows the English equivalent for: *F�d�ration des Etats Ind�pendants de >Russie* > >Thanks > >Ylana Corcos > > >
