Russia is a fascinating country with a rich history and distinctive culture. A massively huge country spanning two continents. While it is partially in Europe and partially in Asia, it is not Europe, it is not Asia..... It is RUSSIA! From the Czars to the Communist nation to where they are today, we will investigate the people, places and events of this land. The essential questions include:
Essential Question
What drives change?
Unit Specific Questions
What is the cultural and political history of Russia?
How has this history shaped its relationship with the world day and the US?
What is the culture of Russia?
Eurasia
Ural Mountains
Physical features of Russia
Czar - Russian Early History
Catherine the Great
Communism
Mikhail Gorbachev
Red Square
Boris Yeltsin's - Shock Therapy
Russian government structure