1. Russia Issues Today

2. Size 6,000 Miles E to W Eurasia – In Asia and Europe – Largest Country

3. Population Pyramid Pg. 390 – What does this pyramid say about Russia’s population?

4. Weather Harsh Winters – Compare to Canada -40 degrees in Winter (Interior) Cold weather causes less access to the sea – Ocean freezes

5. Different Views Russia Vs. St. Petersburg – Moscow Symbolism Economic region Old values – St. Petersburg Western Ideas

6. Political and Economic Challenges Reform? Unemployment and Crime Rich and poor gap

7. Case Study Read Pages 398-399 – Answer questions in notebook.