Explain a Russian culture trait?
- Speak Russian
-Practice Eastern Orthodox Christianity
- Enjoy the ballet
During the Cold War, what kind of relationship did the Soviet Union and the US have?
- They did not get along
- Refused to cooperate with each other
- In competition with each other
Looking at this population pyramid what can you tell? What would the government need to build?

- The biggest population is children
- The government would need to build more schools and daycares to meet the needs of citizens.
The Ural Mountains are a boundary between?
Europe and Asia

What government does this represent?
Communist government
This picture shows how people?

Adapt to the environment of Siberia?
What was built by the communist government to keep people from leaving the Eastside?
Berlin Wall
The Trans-Siberian Railroad does what?
Carries people and goods to East Asia and Europe
What is the name of this country?
Russia
What is a communist government? Provide an example.
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There is only one name on the ballot for the election tomorrow. Everyone must vote or you might be arrested.
What is the most well-known Russian Ballet?
The Nutcracker
Why was the Berlin Wall built?
To prevent East Berliners from escaping to freedom.
Looking at the population pyramid, what can you tell? What would the government need to build?

- The biggest group is elders.
- The government would need to build more hospitals and retirement homes for the population.
Why did the Aral Sea start to dry out? 
Farmers redirected war for irrigation of crops.
Stalin leader of Russia used fear to rule over the people. He would use the military/police to get rid of citizens he did not trust. What kind of government is this an example of?
- Unlimited/ Dictatorship
The two most popular holidays in Russia today after the collapse of the Soviet Union are?
- Christmas
- Easter
Name the event: No shots were fired but the threat of a nuclear war was always near?
Cold War
Looking at the population pyramid, what can you tell? What would the government need to build?

- The biggest group is the working class.
- The government would need to build more homes and create more jobs.
What country is number 4?

Kazakhstan
The Soviet Union and the US during the time of the Cold War had a race to?
- Space Race
-Be the first one to the moon
- Create better nuclear technology

This is an example of what in Russia?
Traditional dress (Cultural clothes)
After WWII what country had control over Poland, Hungary, and Romania?
Soviet Union (Russia)
When Boris Yeltsin became president of Russia he ended price control and allowed businesses to grow freely. What economic system did Russia change over to?
Free Enterprise Economy
Name the capital of Russia?
Moscow

During the time the Berlin Wall was up, what happened to people who tried to escape?
- They were arrested
- Shot at/killed