Russia

Economic

100

A sharp increase in the price of goods.

Inflation

200

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union's economy was based on heavy industry and a strong _________.

Military

300

These two natural resources are the largest economic resources in Russia

Petroleum and Natural Gas

400

What is the primary land use in Northern Russia

Little to no activity

500

These two natural resources are found in abundance around the Caspian Sea

Natural Gas and Petroleum

Social

100

The official language of Russia

Russian

200

The largest religious group in Russia

Russian Orthodox Christians

300

This holiday is celebrated on June 12 and was formerly known as Russian Independence Day

Russia Day

400

This ethnic group makes up 80 percent of Russia's population and includes Poles, Serbs and Ukrainians

Slavs

500

This Russian author is the creator of such works as "Anna Karenina" and "War and Peace"

Leon Tolstoy

Political

100

This word that rhymes with 'car' is the title for the powerful ruler of Russia

Czar

200

What is the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union called?

The Cold War

300

The system of government where the government controls the production of goods

Communisim

400

A member of a small group of people who control the government and use it to further their own goals

Oligarch

500

This event lasted six days and almost led to war between the United States and the Soviet Union

Cuban Missile Crisis

eNvironmental

100

This mountain range separates Europe from Russia

Ural Mountains

200

This climate can be found in Russia north of 60° N

Subarctic

300

Which river is the longest river in Europe and Russia

Volga River

400

What type of climate does western Russia experience

Humid continental

500

The majority of Europe and Russia's population lives in this geographic region

The Northern European Plain

Fun Facts

100

Communists changed the name of Russia to this

Soviet Union

200

Christmas is celebrated on December 25th by some Christians in Russia and celebrated on this day by others

January 7th

300

Open one find another...and another...and another...and another...and another.

Russian nesting dolls

400

This food is made from the eggs of sturgeon and served on dark, crusty bread

Caviar

500

The largest country on earth

Russia