Russia Review

the selling of government owned business to private citizens

emperor of Russia prior to the Russian revolution.

production of goods and services is determined by the Central government

How many time zones does Russia have?

permanently frozen soil

the selling of government owned business to private citizens

black topsoil, one of the worlds most fertile soils in the world

Which two rivers flow towards the Aral Sea?

Which landform separates the European and Asian Continent?

term used for temperate grassland region

the revolt of 1917, in which the Russian Communist party overthrew the Czars

Which region has some of the most fertile soil in Russia?

Which of the following were previously capitals of Russia?

What steps did Vladimir Putin take to maintain control over regional leaders?

What are two obstacles to economic reform in Russia?

continuous belt of evergreen forests

In what year did the Soviet Union collapse causing many ethnic groups to declare independence?

Which of the following is not a major vegetation region in Russia and the Republics

How many ethnic groups are in Russia today?

All of the following were members of the Soviet Union except?

What are the two main desert areas that contribute to the dry conditions in Central Asia?

What is the significance of the Volga River?

what was the economic goal of communism?

conflict between the US and Soviet Union after WWII

The creation of what allowed people to travel through the eastern region of Russia?

What percentage of Russians live below the poverty line?

What percentage of water has the Aral Sea lost since the 1960s?

What event led to the beginning of ethnic and regional conflicts in Caucasus?