Russia Flashcards
Trans-siberian railroad
extends 5,778 m. from Moscow in the west to Vladiostok on the Pacific ocean. trip can take up to 7 days.
Northern European Russia
contains Moscow + st. Petersburg. most Russians live in this area.
Moscow
Russia’s capital. Most people live near it.
Southern European Russia
The Volga + Don river are of signifigance here.
Asian Russia
all countries east of the rural mountains. Has vast plains, (west Siberian plain), plateaus, (central Siberian plateau), + vast mountains
Chernozem
rich black topsoil located on the great European plain.
Satellite states
States controlled by russia
Glasnost
“openness”
Devolution
A passing down of power.
Dessident
Person who opposes official government policy in an authoritarian state.
Privatization
The transition from government to private ownership of industries.
Black market
Illegal underground or shadow economy.
permafrost
the layer of soil beaneath the surface that remains frozen.
continentaility
climate conditions that form over the interior of a large landmass and are characterized by temp. extremes such as hot summers and extremely cold winters
devolution
a passing down of rulers.
