Northern Eurasia is a region dominated by the world’s largest country, Russia. Russia is a country of extremes and “mosts.” It has Europe’s largest lake, Ladoga, and the world’s deepest lake, Baikal. It has recorded some of the world’s coldest temperatures outside the poles. Its influence - cultural, economic, and military - continues to pervade the newly independent nations in Central Asia and the Caucasus that were once part of the Soviet Union.
Identify the impact that neighboring civilizations had on the development of Russia.
Explain how the Kievan Rus and the Mongols shaped Russia.
Describe how the Russian empire became a great power.
Explain the decline of the Russian empire.
Summarize how Stalin’s rule and the Cold War shaped the Soviet Union.
Analyze why the Soviet Union collapsed.
Describe how Russia and the other republics changed after the breakup of the Soviet Union.
Analyze the factors that influence where people live in Northern Eurasia.
Describe the diverse cultural makeup of Northern Eurasia.
Identify the kinds of governments that rule the countries of Northern Eurasia.
Compare and contrast the economies in and after the Soviet breakup.
Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the Russian economy.
Identify the environmental problems caused by Soviet policies.
Analyze the political challenges faced by the countries of Northern Eurasia.