Human Geography
Yeltsin's successor as the Russian president
Vladimir Putin
This mountain range divides European Russia from Asian Russia
Ural Mountains
This continental side of Russia is sparsely populated and has few large population centers
Asian Russia
Similar to an emperor or king
czar
These are served in several ways - also served with homemade pickles
potatoes
DAILY DOUBLE
Explain how Russia's culture has borrowed from both the East and the West.
Rich black soil
chernozem
The dominant religion in Russia
Russian Orthodox
Nations that were controlled by Russia
satellite states
This is served on white bread with butter, or served with blini (crepe)
caviar
He increased the power of the president and moved Russia back toward a more centralized government
Vladimir Putin
The Volga River holds this record in Europe
Longest river
This lake does not provide access to the ocean or year-round world trade
Lake Baikal
A passing down or "de-evolution" of power
devolution
mushrooms are served in mushroom soup or are fried in this
sour cream
Federal Assembly
Russian legislature
This lake was formed by tectonic activity in Russia where tectonic plates are slowly separating
Lake Baikal
This city is colder than most capitals in Europe because its distance from the ocean prevents the moderating influence that oceans generally provide
Moscow
An illegal underground or shadow economy
black market
This is a Russian salad with diced potatoes, beef, pickles, carrots, peas, and mayonnaise
Olivier salad
This Russian ruler was responsible for reforms that led eventually to the fall of the Soviet Empire
Gorbachev
Layer of soil beneath the surface that remains frozen throughout the year
permafrost
The world's longest continuous forest
taiga
A person who opposes official government policy in an authoritarian state
dissident
famous soup which includes cabbage, carrots, onions, potatoes, and beef
schi