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Russia and the Republics NotesHistorical Overview of Russia and the RepublicsAncient Russia - __________ tribes conquered by Vikings called the “__________”.The Mongol Era (1270’s – 1500’s) - Golden Horde invaded Russia, ______________________________. Russian Empire (1500’s – 1918) - Russia ruled by the _________ (monarch), until Romanov family killed in 1918. Soviet Union (_____-______) – Post WWI - ______________ government ruled the entire region as one country. Commonwealth of Independent States (1992-Present) Rise and Fall of Soviet Union1917 Russian Revolution - 1922 USSR is formed - 1944-1980’s Cold War USA vs. USSR1991 USSR falls apartPopulation Trends of Russia and the Republics__________, _____________ populations.Central Asian republics have fewer people but higher birthrates, ___________________________________.Governments of Russia and the RepublicsGovernments have tried to _______________ and _____________ Communist influences.________________ is largest and most successful republic outside Russia._______________________ rules Russia through influence and official powers.Central Asian republics dominated by ________________ or _____________… same president since ernment “Philosophy” ComparisonDemocratic (USA)People should be free to earn as much money as they are able.Property should be owned by individuals and companies.Voters should be able to choose anyone of any party.The press should be free to criticize the munism (Soviet Union) Rich people should be forced to share their wealth with those less fortunate.Property should be owned by the state on behalf of all the people.Voters should only be allowed to choose between communist candidates.The press should never criticize a communist mand Economy_________________ – German philosopherCommand economy – ____________ government makes all important ________________ decisions. Which products factories manufacture, what crops to grow, and sets prices.Collective farms – Economy of Russia and the RepublicsRussia and republics have ample _____________________, but ________________ economies.Economies dominated by “_______________”, often tied to _______________________.Government ________________ and old ___________________ hinder development.Economies rely on export of ____________________________.Russia has advanced sciences, but lags in ______________________.Cultural Geography of Russia and the RepublicsMost speak Russian or related ____________ languages.Most practice _______________ Christianity.90% + of Central Asians practice __________________, but many other religions are present in small numbers. ArchitectureMusicTchaikovsky The NutcrackerSwan Lake SportsIce Hockey“Miracle”Basketball TennisMaria Sharapova Anna Kournikova Current Issues & EventsDemographic Changes: _______ birthrates among Russians and _______ birthrates among Muslim populations are changing several nations. Separatism and Ethnic Conflict: Ethnic groups in _________________ and other places are fighting to have their own countries. Russia’s Place in the World: The Soviet Union was a superpower, but Russia is much weaker. They want to be on top again. On the map below which way is North – South – East - West? ................
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