Understanding Russia's Geopolitical Challenges

Understanding Russia's Geopolitical Challenges

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Emma Peterson

Geography, History

10th - 12th Grade

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10:38

The video explores Russia's geographical challenges, including its flat western borders, limited ocean access, and harsh internal climate. Historically, these factors have made Russia vulnerable to invasions and restricted its trade capabilities. Despite these challenges, Russia has maintained global influence through its vast oil and natural gas resources. The video also discusses how Russia's economy adapted to sanctions by redirecting energy exports to Asia.

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What geographical feature makes Russia's western border difficult to defend?

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Which country has Russia maintained close ties with to buffer its western border?

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What is a major challenge for Russia's ocean access?

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Which port in Russia remains ice-free year-round despite being in the Arctic Circle?

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What percentage of Russia's land is arable?

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What natural feature covers a majority of Russia, making agriculture difficult?

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What is a key factor that has allowed Russia to maintain its global influence?

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Which two countries are the only ones ahead of Russia in crude oil production?

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How did Russia respond to the sanctions on its oil by European countries?

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What was the unexpected outcome of the sanctions on Russian oil in terms of its GDP?

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