Find weekly, monthly, and 3-month climate maps for Russia and the Former Soviet Union. Includes total precipitation and minimum and maximum temperature.

Describes Hitler's military strategy during the invasion of Russia and the Battle of Stalingrad where the Germans suffered massive losses.

Site describes how the long enmity between Russia and Sweden culminated in the Great Northern War. The description of this war may continue by clicking on the links at the bottom of the page.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Russians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Chechens in Chechnya. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....

Prairie Public Education Services award winning documentaries on Germans from Russia focus on the rich history of Germans from Russia and their migration to America. Indian Pride, the 13-part cultural magazine, showcases the unique...

Learn about the culture of Russian peasants. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

A 1989 paper on the history of science and technology in Russia and the Soviet Union.

A very comprehensive look at the centrally planned economy of Russia. Examines how such an economy functions and the priorities set forth by government and government control.

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Boy Travellers in the Russian Empire by Thomas W. Knox (1886). It is an illustrated novel relating the adventures of two youths in a journey in European and...

Dozens of resources for lessons and projects based on the art of various cultures. Included are ideas for Africa, France, America, Russia, India, and Australia.

An interesting article on the special problems of small ethnic groups in the former Soviet Union. Ethnic groups in the northern part of Russia are focused on.

Russian artists and poets working during a turbulent decade in Russian history, the 1910s, produced books that combined visuals with short poems as an expression of their uncertainty about Russia's past, present, and future.

The plane crash, in Smolensk, Russia, killing the Polish President, first lady and key figures in the Polish government, has created an enormous gap in the leadership of the country. This article, briefly discusses the country's reaction...

This article discusses the growing tensions between Russia and the United States, focusing on Stalin's desire to strengthen his country's military security. (August 2, 1950)

Provides a thorough look at the biological and geological characteristics of Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia. Includes wonderful pictures.

Korea is a mountainous peninsula surrounded by the sea on three sides. It shares its northern borders with China and Russia, and its closest southern neighbor is Japan, which lies across a narrow strait. The Korean peninsula measures...

A brief biography of Nicholas II written by students. Focuses mainly on his political life starting with his engagement to Alexandria.

A great article depicting the declining standard of living in the Soviet Union. Research showed rising infant mortality, falling life expectancy, among other grim statistics painting a bad picture of state of health in the Soviet Union....

This site is a printable lesson that compares the command economy of Soviet Russia with the market economy of present day Russia. Lesson provides tables with data comparing prices within the two systems. Discussion questions are also...

This resource examines Stalin's role in industrializing Russia prior to World War II.

The homepage for the European Journalism Centre, a study with analysis and interpretation of ethnic reporting from Russia, Latvia, and Ukraine. Provides up-to-date information about current events and news from Europe.

Article reports on recents talks between President Obama and Russia's President Putin regarding the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

Brief description from Trenches on the Web of the pollitcal reasons that lead Russia into World War I. Describes the Franco-Russian Alliance which happened in the 1800's, the Balkan Wars (1912-13), and numerous other events leading up...