Russia: Interior Regions

The video explores Russia's vast geography, focusing on Western Russia and Siberia. Western Russia, part of the East European Plain, is densely populated, with Moscow as its historic capital. The Volga River supports agriculture, producing grains and other crops. Vegetation varies from desert-like near the Caspian Sea to tundra in the Arctic. Siberia, larger but less populated, features vast taiga forests and significant natural resources, including Lake Baikal. Cities like Norilsk and Yakutsk are resource hubs, while Novosibirsk connects to Moscow and Vladivostok via the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Which mountain range marks the eastern boundary of the East European Plain?

• Ural Mountains

• Himalayas

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes

What is the primary river in Western Russia that supports agriculture?

• Danube River

• Volga River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

What type of vegetation is found around the Caspian Sea?

• Tropical rainforests

• Dense forests

• Savannah grasslands

• Desert-like vegetation

Which city is known as the world's coldest large city?

• Norilsk

• Moscow

• Yakutsk

• Novosibirsk

What is the name of the railway that connects Moscow to Vladivostok?

• Orient Express

• Trans-Siberian Railway

• Eurostar

• Blue Train