One of the largest peninsulas in Europe, and extends south into the Mediterranean Sea.

The second-longest river of Europe, and extends south into the Mediterranean Sea.

The nuclear power plant in the Ukraine that suffered two large explosions which released massive amounts of radioactive materials.

The set of resources-like roads, airports, and factories-that a country needs in order to supprot economic activities

Present-day city where the Rus built a settlement

CIS, an international alliance that meets to discuss issues such as trade and immigration that affect former Soviet republics.

An effort to remove all members of a group from a country or region.