Exploring Russia and the Republics
Name one major physical feature of Russia.
Ural Mountains, Volga River, Siberia
Who ruled Russia before the Russian Revolution?
The tsar (Tsar Nicholas II)
What does USSR stand for?
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
What type of government does Russia have today?
Authoritarian/semi-presidential government
Where do the Nenets people live?
Siberia / Arctic tundra
Why do many people in Russia live in the western part of the country?
Milder climate, better farmland, more cities and jobs
Name one problem that led to the Russian Revolution of 1905.
Food shortages, high taxes, unfair working conditions, lack of rights
What type of government did the Soviet Union have?
Communist government
What is one way Russia’s economy is different from the U.S. economy?
Russia has more government control over major industries
How do the Nenets use reindeer to survive?
Reindeer provide food, clothing, transportation, and shelter materials
How does Russia’s location affect its climate and population patterns?
Cold climate and harsh land make farming difficult, limiting population in some areas
Explain how Bloody Sunday increased people’s anger toward the government. (⭐ DOUBLE JEOPARDY)
Soldiers fired on peaceful protestors, causing deaths and loss of trust in the government
Name one reason the Soviet Union eventually collapsed.
Economic problems, lack of freedom, failed reforms, government inefficiency
How does government control affect businesses in Russia?
Government control limits competition and private business growth
Explain how the Nenets’ nomadic lifestyle helps them survive in the Arctic tundra. (🔥 TRIPLE JEOPARDY)
Moving with reindeer helps them find food and survive extreme weather