Chapter 15 April Section 1 Flashcards
Who is the president of Russia?
Vladimir Putin
Who was the first president of the Russian Federation?
Boris Yeltsin
What is the Russian name for the wooden dolls that are stacked inside of one another?
Matryoshka Dolls
What is privatization?
transfer of ownership from the government to individuals
What does it mean that Russia is a Federal republic?
power is divided between national and regional governments
During the communist rule, what kind of economy did Russia have?
command
What kind of economy does Russia have now?
market
What is a pensioner?
people who receive regular payments from the government because they are to sick or to old to work.
Why has the population declined in Russia over the past few years?
Low birth rates and high death rates
What is the average life expectancy for the average Russian man?
60 years old
Why does the Russian man have such a low life expectancy?
poor nutrition, alcoholism and drug use
What is the life expectancy for the average female in Russia?
74 years old
During Soviet rule or communism,most of Russias factories were considered _______industry.
heavy
After the fall of communism most of Russias factories are considered————industry.
light
What is the most popular possession in Russia Today?
cell phones
