Physical Features
Region that is uninhabitable due to extreme cold -
Siberia
Most Russians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus by taking off of work on -
Easter
Communism gained popularity in Russia, because they were tired of -
being ruled Tsars or Czars
Russia and the U.S. government function similarly by both -
having 3 branches of government
A majority of Russia’s economic activity is related to -
Service industries
Russia has limits placed on its ability to trade since it lacks access to-
warm water ports
Which form of Christianity is most common in Russia?
Russian Orthodox
The Space race led to competition between-
Russia and United States
What was the sovereign internet law?
Most oil and gas industries are government owned - this is an example of a _____ Economy
Command
What region makes it difficult to grow crops and establish trade routes
Siberia
What art form is popular in Russia and respected around the world?
Ballet
What was the result of the USSR collapse and end of the Cold War?
Old Soviet countries become free republics
In 1993, Russia began functioning as a-
Federal Republic
How was this issue addressed: Russia is the world’s largest country, and takes up 1/10th of all land on Earth.
Built the Trans-Siberian Railroad
Separates Asia from Europe-
Ural Mountains
Russian Composer known for works like Swan Lake-
Tchaikovsky
The Eastern hemisphere feared the spread of
Communism
Why are branches of gov't important?
Balances power
Russia owns most of ___ and ____ industry
oil and gas
How do the Ural Mountains affect culture (boundary between Asia and Europe?
Limits the movement of people which increases cultural differences.
What is a common architectural structure in Russia?
Onion Domes
When was the space race between United States and Russia-
1950s - 1960s
As of 2020, the president of Russia-
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia began to have a ___economy instead of a command economy
Free Enterprise