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Moscow, the Capital of Russia
Although the site has very limited text about Moscow, Russia, the photographs are worth the site.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Mount Elbrus, Russia
This is a beautiful photo of Mount Elbrus, the tallest mountain in Russia and all of Europe. The snow dusted mountain is an inactive volcano which has had no recorded eruptions. Mount Elbrus is 5642 metres (18510 feet) in height. For...
BBC
Bbc News: Putin Takes Control in Russia
A more detailed article about the resignation of Boris Yeltsin and his turning over the reigns to successor Vladimir Putin.
First World War
First World War: Treaty of Brest Litovsk, 1918
This site provides the full text of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, signed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Russia on March 3, 1918.
NSTATE
Vitus Jonassen Bering
Gives a short overview of the life of this Danish explorer and navigator who was employed by Russia. The Bering Strait is named after him.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Twentieth Century Europe: Aftermath of the Bolshevik Revolution
This site from The History Guide provides a selection from the Lectures on 20th century Europe. Discusses the impact of the Bolshevik revolution on Russia.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Tsar Nicholas Ii
Kids learn about the biography of Tsar Nicholas II, the last emperor of Russia who was overthrown by the people during the Russian Revolution and killed by the Bolsheviks on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Leonid Brezhnev
Investigate the biography of Leonid Brezhnev who was the leader of the Soviet Union (Russia) during much of the Cold War on this site.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Far East Russia Around Vladivostok, 1912
A map from 1912 of the area around the Russian port of Vladivostok on the southern tip of the Muravyov-Amursky Peninsula, including the eastern portion of Outer Manchuria and Lake Khanka. The map shows the route of the Trans-Siberian...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Alexander Ii of Russia
Also known as Alexander the Liberator. He was the Emperor of the Russian Empire from 1855 until his assassination in 1881.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Dungans
Learn about the culture of the Dungan people of Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ainu
Learn why there is no reliable information about the culture of the Ainu people in Russia.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow's Red Square
A March 2007 five part series from NPR that looks at Russian foreign policy, Vladmir Putin as throw back to Cold War leadership, human rights, democracy in Russia, and U.S.-Russian relations.
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Piskariovskoye Memorial Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Russia
This Article describes the Piskariovskoye Memorial Cemetery, where thousands of people from WWII are buried.
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Russia 1990
1990s small collection of photos that include battlefield areas, gravesite markers, and memorials of the 900 day seige of Leningrad during WWII.
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Fun Trivia: Suddenly Sochi
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about the unique Russian city of Sochi.
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