Russia: Gettinger

How is Russia's geography impacted by its economy?

• Russia has slot of oil because of its government

• Russia's government reduces the amount of natural resources it has.

• Russia does not have any natural resources to help its economy.

• Russia has large reserves of oil and natural gas, therefore the oil industry helps the economy.

The former gold mine is the second largest man-made hole in the world. Mining began in 1957, in extremely harsh climate conditions. The mine closed in 2004, but the hole is so large that airspace above the mine is closed for helicopters because of incidents in which they were sucked in by the downward air flow.

Based on the images above, the former gold mine in Mirny Russia is an example of...

• human adaptation.

• environmental modification.

• earth's natural processes.

• natural disasters.

Based on the image above, what can be inferred about Russia's government?

• It is an unlimited government, and citizens rights are not protected.

• It is a limited government, most likely a direct democracy.

• It is a constitutional monarchy.

• It is a republic.

New Law Would Expand Internet Censorship in Russia:

On November 19, a draft law was submitted to Russia’s parliament that would give authorities power to block websites that have censored Russian state media content. The bill claims these websites violate Russians’ right of access to information.

(source:Human Rights Watch)

• Limited

• Democratic

• Unlimited

• Republic

Changes to Russia's economy in the 1990s

- Allowed individual citizens to own businesses

- Allowed business to set their own prices for goods

- Opened of Russia to imports

- Lowered business taxes

In the 1990s, Russia experienced a massive shift in its economy. Which statement below best describes the changes to the economy ?

• Russia began stronger communist practices.

• Russia implemented characteristics of a Free Market/Free Enterprise economy.

• Russia shifted to a completely traditional economy.

• Russia became an unlimited government.

How do climate and weather patterns affect population density in Russia?

• Population density is higher in the northernmost regions of Russia where the climate is tundra.

• Population density is higher in the western regions of Russia where the climate is humid continental.

• Population density is lower in the western regions of Russia where the climate is humid subtropical.

• Population density remains unaffected by climate.

St. Basil’s Cathedral, located in Moscow, Russia, is an active church where Russian Orthodox Christianity is practiced. Which institution basic to all human societies is illustrated by this unique building?

• religion

• family structures

• education

• government

Originally, the purpose of the ballet in Russia was to entertain the czar (Russian king) and his imperial court. The first ballet company in Russia was the Imperial School of Ballet, founded in St. Petersburg a long time ago in the 1740s. Later on, the most influencing ballet company was Ballets Russes, founded in 1909. The company traveled abroad and profoundly influenced the development of dance worldwide. Finally, an offspring of the first Russian ballet company, George Balanchine, founded the New York City Ballet Company in 1948.

How is ballet an example of Russian cultural diffusion?

• Ballet was widely popularized in Russia, then gained popularity worldwide and after ballet companies traveled abroad.

• Ballet has remained part of Russian culture for many years.

• Ballet has historical and cultural significance.

• Ballet was originally used to entertain the Russian leaders.

The image shows the route of the Trans Siberian Railway in Russia. How is this an example of human adaptation and/or modification?

• The railway has impacted the religions and ethnicities of Russia.

• The railways has improved the severe climate in the region.

• The railway makes transportation and travel more difficult for people who live in and outside of Russia.

• The railway provides easier transportation across a large country with severe weather that would otherwise be impossible to travel.

What is the largest and most densely populated city in Russia?

• St Petersburg

• Kazan

• Moscow

• Samara