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1
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name three Russians stereotypes

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Balaika Matrushka “peter and the wolf” russian ballet Samovar

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the assassinated royal family, location

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romanov, Yekaterinburg

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describe the Volva River

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used to transport timber, where most fairytales started, includes fishing during winter

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geographical features that divides Asia with the Black and Caspian Sea

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Caucasus Mountain

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5
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highest mountain in Europe

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Mt. Elbrus

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mountains that divide Europe & Asia

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Ural mountains

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Which side of Russia is high in mineral and fuel resources?

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The asian side

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Describe Siberia

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“sleeping land” punishment for russian ; prisions without borders
nice short season in summer

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Largest city in Ural ; known for amber

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Novasibirsk

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10
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Deepest lake in the world

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Lake Baikal

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Largest lake in the world

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Lake Baikal

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largest river in Europe which cut thru Russia

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Volga River

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13
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fun fact: coldest town on earth

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Yakuta

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Capital of Russia; largest city, most expensive city to live in

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Moscow

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Some places to know about

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Kremlin fortress, Cathedrals, Lenin’s Tomb, Red square, Motherland Statue, Hermitage

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Motherland Stature is of

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the symbol of communism

17
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largest, fanciest city in the world underground

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Metro

18
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the capital that Peter the Great made

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St. Peterburg

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Hermitage

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main dwelling of Tsars

20
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the age of Mongol Rule

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Golden Horde

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