REGIONS OF RUSSIA

GENERAL INFORMATION Land area-Russia is the largest in the world. Russia is twice as large as any of the next 4 largest countries, Canada, US, China and Brazil. Russia stretches across 11 time zones.

Mountains Highest mountain range is the _____________ mountains. The most important range is the _____________ Mountains. The Urals divide Europe from ____________. The Urals also provide great mineral wealth.

Plains Most of Russia is flat plains. West of Yenisey River East of Yenisey River

Rivers The Volga river is the _____________ in Europe. The Volga drains into the __________________. The Oh, Yenisey, and Lena are so wide at the mouth that you can have trouble seeing the other bank.

Ecosystems Most of Russia is ___________ or continental. Tundra Region-large treeless zone dominated by small plants. Taiga Region- “land of little sticks” trees do not grow to great size due to harsh conditions.

Taiga This region is important to Russia provides: Paper Other forest products Small animals for fur trade Home to Brown Bear, symbol of Russia

Steppes South of the Forests Open plains of grassland Contains chernozem Very productive agriculture

Siberia/Construction Permafrost plays major role in building. Thawing was an issue with early buildings collapsing. Now pilings or posts are used.

Siberia/Mineral wealth Siberia is a great source of mineral wealth.