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St.petersburg.com: Piskariovskoye Memorial Cemetery

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the Piskariovskoye Memorial Cemetery, where thousands of people from WWII are buried.
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Recollections of Marshal Macdonald

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of writings written by a French military leader who served under Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars. He gives an honest evaluation of what happened in Napoleon's famous invasion of Russia in 1812.
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CNN

Cnn: Yeltsin, Economy, Both Trying to Recover

For Students 9th - 10th
This CNN article, "Yeltsin, Economy, Both Trying to Recover," discusses the forced changes in Russia, tax troubles, corruption, inflation, and more.
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C-SPAN

C Span Classroom Deliberations: Teaching Crimea

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module with lesson plan for teachers on Crimea teaches students about the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. After viewing C-SPAN videos and reading related news articles, students can decide for themselves in a classroom...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Alexander Kerensky

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia site tells of Alexander Fyodorovich Kerensky (1881-1970 CE), the Prime Minister of Russia after the downfall of the last tsar. Includes biography and the historical context.
Website
NOAA

Noaa: National Weather Service: Regional Climate Maps Former Soviet Union

For Students 9th - 10th
Find weekly, monthly, and 3-month climate maps for Russia and the Former Soviet Union. Includes total precipitation and minimum and maximum temperature.
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The History Place

The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Catastrophe at Stalingrad

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes Hitler's military strategy during the invasion of Russia and the Battle of Stalingrad where the Germans suffered massive losses.
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Other

Ru Snet: The Great Northern War, From Narva to Poltava

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Russians

For Students 9th - 10th
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:...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Chechens

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Prairie Public Education Services Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Russian Peasants Kinship

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of Russian peasants. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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University of Washington

Russian and Soviet Science and Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
A 1989 paper on the history of science and technology in Russia and the Soviet Union.
Website
AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Soviet Union: Economic Planning and Control

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Boy Travellers in the Russian Empire by Thomas W. Knox

For Students 4th - 8th
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...
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Other

Art Teacher on the Net: Art of Many Lands

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Other

Soviet Union: The Big Problems of Small Ethnic Groups

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Museum: Tango With Cows: Book Art of the Russian Avant Garde

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Poland Rebuilds After Plane Crash Decimates Government

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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The Guardian

Guardian: Stalin and the Soviet State

For Students 9th - 10th
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)
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Other

Living Lakes: Lake Baikal

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a thorough look at the biological and geological characteristics of Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia. Includes wonderful pictures.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Korea

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Czar Nicholas Ii of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Nicholas II written by students. Focuses mainly on his political life starting with his engagement to Alexandria.
Website
AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Russia: Declining Health Care in the 70s and 80s

For Students 9th - 10th
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....

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