What are characteristics of russia today? check all that apply. by area, it is the largest country in the world. the country has been banned from the united nations. it is the world’s largest producer of oil and natural gas. the elected officials promote democracy and economic freedom. in recent years, the government has become more controlling.

The elected officials promote democracy and economic freedom.

In recent years, the government has become more controlling.

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The right answer is "By area, it is the largest country in the world" and "In recent years, the government has become more controlling.".

Russia is the country with the largest territorial area in the world. It occupies almost half of Europe and about a third of Asia. They are more than 17 million square kilometers! The official language is Russian, the currency is the ruble and the capital is Moscow.

2018 means 2018 ce or common era

there have been other eras too including bce, which included way more years.