Cultural geography Flashcards
name three Russians stereotypes
Balaika Matrushka “peter and the wolf” russian ballet Samovar
the assassinated royal family, location
romanov, Yekaterinburg
describe the Volva River
used to transport timber, where most fairytales started, includes fishing during winter
geographical features that divides Asia with the Black and Caspian Sea
Caucasus Mountain
highest mountain in Europe
Mt. Elbrus
mountains that divide Europe & Asia
Ural mountains
Which side of Russia is high in mineral and fuel resources?
The asian side
Describe Siberia
“sleeping land” punishment for russian ; prisions without borders
nice short season in summer
Largest city in Ural ; known for amber
Novasibirsk
Deepest lake in the world
Lake Baikal
Largest lake in the world
Lake Baikal
largest river in Europe which cut thru Russia
Volga River
fun fact: coldest town on earth
Yakuta
Capital of Russia; largest city, most expensive city to live in
Moscow
Some places to know about
Kremlin fortress, Cathedrals, Lenin’s Tomb, Red square, Motherland Statue, Hermitage
Motherland Stature is of
the symbol of communism
largest, fanciest city in the world underground
Metro
the capital that Peter the Great made
St. Peterburg
Hermitage
main dwelling of Tsars
the age of Mongol Rule
Golden Horde
