Physical Geo
Ural Mountains
Natural Border Between Europe and Asia
Oil and natural gas
Major religion in Russia & Republics
Eastern Orthodox Christian
Major modern Issue with a Current or Former Republic (on going)
War In Ukraine
Permafrost
Frozen layer of soil, majority of Northern Russia. Inhibits industrialization and expansion
Two major metal ore's in Russia
Iron and Steel
Russian and Republics Pancakes
Blini
two (bad) human interactions with the environment
mining, Deforestation, climate change, Melting arctic.
Volga River
Significant mode of Transporation of Goods, Longest River in Europe
What two regions of Russia contains manufacturing
Major food type in Republics and Russia
Soups
Who is leaving Russia
young professional & skilled workers
Chernozen
Major natural Resource found in Siberia
Timber
Popular type of dance (from the video)
Hopak
Why do most people live in the West or the south of Russia
Climate, harsh environment, lack of infrastructure and development, remote wilderness
Arctic Ocean (where, what does it hold, why is it bad for Russia)
Northern most ocean, frozen 2/3 of the year contains rich oil and gas reserves and inhibits Russian Shipping.
What challenges does Russian Agriculture face (3)
Short Growing Season, Regional restrictions, harsh climate conditions, Shortage of skilled labor, Effective transportation.
Number of Ethnic groups found throughout Russia
190
What two countries does Russia have growing ties with due to economic and political strains.
China and India