The construction of lift and stair shafts has progressed on schedule, and the cast-in-situ works of the three first shafts are almost complete. At the beginning of February, the work for the fourth shaft can be started. The first shaft in the northern end of the building will be around 20 metres high. It reaches through the entire building, from the cellar level to the third floor. The eaves height of the building itself is 23 metres. Next to the shaft, part of the movie theatre wall and the shape of its space can already be seen.
Square Miles of Russia. The square miles of Russia total 6.6 million. It is the biggest country in the world. It has a population of approximately 149 million. There are several major cities, including St. Petersburg and Moscow, its capital.
How Big is Russia Compared to Other Countries. Russia, also known as the Russian Federation is a country located in Northern Eurasia. This country occupies 17,075,200 square kilometers or 10,610,037 square miles of land easily making it the biggest country in the world. However this is a very basic measure that doesnât help us understand or describe how big Russia is compared to other countries, such as Canada, US or Australia.