Russia Review

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

Which landform separates the European and Asian Continent?

continuous belt of evergreen forests

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

what was the economic goal of communism?

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

the selling of government owned business to private citizens

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

How many ethnic groups are in Russia today?

conflict between the US and Soviet Union after WWII

the selling of government owned business to private citizens

What percentage of Russians live below the poverty line?

Which two rivers flow towards the Aral Sea?

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

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

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

Which of the following were previously capitals of Russia?

permanently frozen soil

emperor of Russia prior to the Russian revolution.

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

What are two obstacles to economic reform in Russia?

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

production of goods and services is determined by the Central government

How many time zones does Russia have?

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

term used for temperate grassland region

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

What is the significance of the Volga River?