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Russia - Color Map
Explore the country of Russia with this helpful color map.
Jan 11, 2005, 15:35
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Russia - Economy
Russia ended 2003 with its fifth straight year of growth, averaging 6.5% annually since the financial crisis of 1998. Although high oil prices and a relatively cheap ruble are important drivers of this economic rebound, since 2000 investment and consumer-driven demand have played a noticeably increasing role.
Jan 16, 2005, 17:08
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Russia - Flag
Learn more about the flag of Russia.
Jan 6, 2005, 12:21
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Russia - Geography
Russia is located in Northern Asia (that part west of the Urals is included with Europe), bordering the Arctic Ocean, between Europe and the North Pacific Ocean.
Jan 16, 2005, 17:02
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Russia - Government
The capital of Russia is Moscow, and its government is a federation.
Jan 16, 2005, 17:04
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Russia - Introduction
Founded in the 12th century, the Principality of Muscovy, was able to emerge from over 200 years of Mongol domination (13th-15th centuries) and to gradually conquer and absorb surrounding principalities. In the early 17th century, a new Romanov Dynasty continued this policy of expansion across Siberia to the Pacific. Under PETER I (ruled 1682-1725), hegemony was extended to the Baltic Sea and the country was renamed the Russian Empire. During the 19th century, more territorial acquisitions were made in Europe and Asia. The Soviet economy and society stagnated in the following decades until General Secretary Mikhail GORBACHEV (1985-91) introduced glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring) in an attempt to modernize Communism, but his initiatives inadvertently released forces that by December 1991 splintered the USSR into 15 independent republics.
Jan 16, 2005, 17:00
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Russia - Learning Links
Read top headlines, see a live picture, visit discussion boards, special features or browse through the community.
Sep 11, 2004, 17:45
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Russia - Posters
Enjoy the sights of Russia in your own home with one of these wonderful Russian posters.
Aug 26, 2004, 17:48
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