Russia Issues Today
Size 6,000 Miles E to W Eurasia – In Asia and Europe – Largest Country
Population Pyramid Pg. 390 – What does this pyramid say about Russia’s population?
Weather Harsh Winters – Compare to Canada -40 degrees in Winter (Interior) Cold weather causes less access to the sea – Ocean freezes
Different Views Russia Vs. St. Petersburg – Moscow Symbolism Economic region Old values – St. Petersburg Western Ideas
Political and Economic Challenges Reform? Unemployment and Crime Rich and poor gap
Case Study Read Pages – Answer questions in notebook.