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PBS

Pbs: The Face of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the companion site to the documentary, "The Face of Russia." Click on "Timeline" for some key points in Russian culture and history.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview of Russia with facts, information about the leaders, and news agencies. Each news agency is linked to its site so that you can find out about the press, television, and radio in Russia.
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BBC

Bbc News: Spies Swapped by Us and Russia at Vienna Airport

For Students 9th - 10th
A video and description of the spy exchange between the United States and Russia.
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Sam Houston State University

Shsu: Late Imperial Period: Russia: A Country Study

For Students 9th - 10th
This site evaluates the transformation of Russia in the nineteenth century. It discusses the economic developments, the reforms, foreign affairs, and the rise of the revolutionary movement. From the book, Russia: A Country Study, edited...
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Students of the World: Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out some factual information about Russia. Here you will find the national anthem, information about the physical geography, the climate in an easy to read graph form, the language, population, economy, natural resources,...
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Baltic Puzzle: Russia's Policy Towards Estonia and Latvia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the full text of a thesis on Russia's policy toward Estonia and Latvia during the 1990s. Use the contents to go to the section that interests you.
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The Official Site of the President of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas Libraries: Russia and the Former Soviet Republics Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of maps (political, geographic, thematic, topographic, etc.) related to Russia and the former Soviet Union.
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Other

A Virtual Tour of St. Petersburg, Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a virtual tour of St. Petersburg, Russia. See the Peter and Paul Fortress, the cabin of Peter the Great, the summer garden and summer palace of Peter the Great, the Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns, the Menshikov Palace, the...
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Other

American Historical Society of Germans From Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A good introduction to the history of Germans who lived in Russia from the 1700's to the present. Most information is found under the German-Russian Info link, where readers can click on the FAQ section.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Economy of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Education System in Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site about the Russian educational system. Learn about Russia's compulsory basic education, higher education and the entry requirements for attending a university, teacher training, and the history of education in Russia.
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Broughton Int:nicholas and Alexandra: Last Imperial Family of Tsarist Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: u.s. And Russia Agree to Historic Nuclear Arms Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States and Russia reached a historic arms agreement that will reduce the number of nuclear weapons in each country to the lowest number in 50 years. Read the behind the scenes details of how this positive action came about,...
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CNN

Cnn: Kerry Announces Us Russia Deal on Syrian Ceasefire

For Students 9th - 10th
The Secretary of State, John Kerry, publicizes a plan of a ceasefire between the United States and Russia when it comes to Syria. [3:14]
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Us and Russia Spy Swap

For Students 9th - 10th
Relations between the United States and Russia have always been very tumultuous but the recent capture and release of US and Russian spies has shown that while there is still a lot of progress to be made and trust to be built, the two...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap World His: Early Modern Per Trans of West,rise of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
AP World History Learning module on the transformation of the West and the Rise of Russia (1450-1750) during the Early Modern Period.
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PBS

Pbs: Face of Russia Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Modern Customs and Ancient Laws of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Norman Stone on Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Read all four sections of this interview with historian Norman Stone to gain a better understanding of Russia's economic, political and social positions at the beginning of World War I.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America, Russia & Frontier Meeting

For Students 9th - 10th
This Web site is a multimedia English-Russian digital resource that describes the American westward-Russian eastward explorations and their frontier meeting.
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Other

Museums in St. Petersburg, Russia (Wwii and the Siege)

For Students 9th - 10th
This Website has descriptions of many historic landmarks from WWII and other historic monuments.
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Other

The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hermitage is home to vast collections of art and artifacts dating from paleolithic times and continuing forward into the present day. With a variety of search capabilities, zoom and panoramic features, analytical discussions, and...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Russia. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

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