The document compares and contrasts aspects of Russia and North America such as sports, climate, transportation, government, food, and history. It notes that football and tennis are most popular in Russia, while baseball is most popular in the US. Both regions experience four seasons and share popular sports like basketball, volleyball, and hockey. Cars are common to both Russia and the US, though Russia drives on the right side of the road while the US drives on the left. Each country has a multiparty government system. Traditional Russian dishes include pancakes and pickled cucumbers, while fast food has been incorporated from American culture. Both Russia and the US have long histories, though Russia's dates back about 1100 years compared to 200 years