In this English learning exercise, learners read "Corruption Widespread in 70 Countries," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Learners use countries and dogs from around the world to answer the questions.

Students use easily obtained materials to study ecological succession in a microbiological community. They collect water samples from outdoor sources in plastic bottles to observe and record changes.

Students describe ways Nenets have adapted to their environment after listening to a National Geographic article about them. They compare their own adaptions to their environment with those made by the Nenet culture.

In this English activity, students read "Human Bird Flu Spreads to Western Turkey," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Official Russian information on the President of Russia. Find speeches given by the president, news and announcements related to the president, and information about presidential meetings. Also information about the authority and duties...

This interactive timeline from the PBS series, Face of Russia, follows Russian culture from 800 A.D. through 2000. Find additional information by clicking on the image or text. A wonderful resource.

AP World History Learning module on the transformation of the West and the Rise of Russia (1450-1750) during the Early Modern Period.

This is the companion site to the documentary, "The Face of Russia." Click on "Timeline" for some key points in Russian culture and history.

An abridged timeline that details the history of Russia from 860 to present day.

Provides a very thorough explanation of the Russian economy and its history from the 1990s. Discusses the currency, inflation rate, poverty level, exports, imports, public finances, historical background and economic reform in Russia.

A lecture by Maxime Kovalevsky discusses the origin, growth, and abolition of serfdom in Russia. It describes the important facts of Russian serfdom, the history and growth of the institution, and the peasant-landlord relationship.

A thorough article on the politics of Russia. Includes an explanation of the branches of government, the constitution, political parties and elections, and local and regional governments.

Wikipedia offers an in-depth biography of Alexander III and discusses his reign as tsar of Russia.

Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Russia. (March 2012)

Advanced Placement learning module in Comparative Government and Politics explores Russia's political culture.

An exhibition that looks at Russia's emergence over the period 1453-1825 from a position of isolation into one as a world power. St. Petersburg, founded in 1703, played a significant role in facilitating interactions with the larger world.

An online view of the rich exhibition which toured America showcasing the lives of the last Imperial Family of Russia. It is about Nicholas and Alexandra, their family and lives, and photos of their treasures.

This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Russia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...

An extensive site giving information on the geography, regions, climate, population, language, museums, religions, traditions, and tourist statistics of Russia.

Learn about religion in Russia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.

Offers news stories written for and by youth. Contains information about the League of Young Journalists of Russia as well as educational resources for young journalists.

This outstanding collection of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of the Soviet Union as well as the former Soviet Republics, and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief...

An extensive timeline examining the causes and events of the Cold War. It is preceded by several paragraphs discussing the shifting relations between the United States and Russia in the lead-up to the Cold War. The timeline begins in...