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Ei Nnews: Russia Today
Russia Today covers the latest news, issues and events in Russia on a daily basis. Website also provides an elaborate directory of topics, various other news sources, and discussion boards in Russia.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Russia Health Conditions
An explanation of Russia's socialized medicine. Also attempts to explain the decline in health of the Russian people over the last few years.
The History Place
The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Attack on Russia
Discusses Hitler's plans to invade Russia, which were preceded by invasions of Yugoslavia and Greece, paving the way for Operation Barbarossa. Describes the events of the invasion, the unexpectedly strong resistance of the Russians, and...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Russia Sports and Recreation
An article about popular sports and recreation in Russia. Includes information on some of the most famous Russian athletes and chess champions.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Russia Climate
Explains the climate of the different parts of Russia, and how the long, cold winter affects so much of life in the Russian Federation.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Russia Reconstruction and Cold War
This article discusses Stalin's plans for Russia following World War II and examines how his decisions helped bring about the Cold War.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Russia
A concise summary on the cultural heritage of Russia. The fields of literature, architecture, ballet, musical composition and performance are mentioned, as well as language and religion.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Russia: Government and Politics
This 1Up Info page provides several paragraphs of information on the politics and government of Russia. Includes information on the type of government and political parties of the country, plus the divisions of the government, foreign...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Russia's Last Czar, Nicholas Ii
A learning module that begins with "Russia's Last Czar, Nicholas II" by Mike Kubic, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
Other
Nearpod: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
In this current events lesson, students learn about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, understand the history of Ukraine, and discuss the effects of the attack on Ukrainian and Russian civilians.
Geographic
Russia Natural Resource
Russia is rich in natural resources which include oil, natural gas, iron ore, manganese, chromium, nickel, platinum, titanium, copper, tin, lead, tungsten, diamonds, phosphates, gold, and timber.
Geographic
Photius: Workmall: Russia: Onset of the Cold War
This describes Russia in the post WWII era when it enters the Cold War. Describes Russian interests in Europe during the reconstruction phase as well as growing tension with the Western powers.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Russia: Federal Subjects Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the federal subjects in Russia.
CNN
Cnn: Week of 12 16 13: German President Will Not Attend Olympics in Russia
The leader of Germany, Joachim Gauck, has decided to boycott the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia due to human rights violations. Learn what this boycott means and why many others are joining him.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Russia
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Russia is discussed on this website.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Politics of Russia
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.
Read Works
Read Works: Russia Un United?
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Russian protests of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
BBC
Bbc: Russia and Ukraine Face Reality
BBC correspondent Damian Grammaticas examines the tenuous relationship between Ukraine and Russia and what is being done by Yushchenko and Putin to resolve any conflicts. Links to related articles are provided. (January 24, 2005)
Information Technology Associates
Cia World Fact Book: Russia's Economy
Information on Russia's economy from the 1996 CIA World Fact Book.
Other
Russia's Business News Agency Prime Tass
Russia's business and political news is a main feature of this online newpaper.
Other
Germans in Russia
This site gives a basic introduction to the history of Germans living in Russia. It has many links to other sites explaining this history.
NASA
Nasa: Russia Meteor Not Linked to Asteroid Flyby
The large fireball observed on the morning of Feb. 15, 2013, in the skies near Chelyabinsk, Russia, was caused by a relatively small asteroid that entered Earth's atmosphere at high speed and at a shallow angle. Preliminary information...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Alexander Iii of Russia
Wikipedia offers an in-depth biography of Alexander III and discusses his reign as tsar of Russia.
The Economist
The Economist: Russia's Economy
A collection of articles on Russia's economy since 1998.
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