those descended from the original inhabitants of a country or region, living in culturally distinct communities

the uneven distribution of resources, opportunities and living conditions

something that has been done the same way for a long time, over generations

Rural Russia and Indigenous peoples

Geography

GIS: Analysing the human and physical geography of Russia

Physical Landscapes and Landforms across Russia

The climate of Russia

The biomes of Russia

The steppe - feeding the world

The population of Russia

The story of Russia through maps (1914 - present)

Moscow: A city in Russia

Russia's energy

Russia's global power and influence

Climate change and Russia

This unit teaches pupils about Russia's climate and biomes and how this affects its population. Pupils will also learn about Russia's natural resources and how this affects its relations with other countries around the world.

Russia: How does geography shape the country?

people descended from original inhabitants

uneven access to resources or opportunities

long-standing practice passed down generations

What percentage of Russia’s population lives in rural areas?

What makes life harder in many rural areas of Russia?

Not all rural areas or people are the same – averages hide differences.

A student says, “Everyone in rural Russia lives in poverty.” What would be a better response?

frozen ground that remains solid for 2+ years

roads, railways and services that support a country

It has a milder climate and better infrastructure.

Which of the following best explains why western Russia has a higher population?

Which physical feature makes eastern Russia difficult to live in?

What natural feature allows Russia to export energy to other countries?

Russia is the widest country in the world.

Why does Russia have time zones that stretch across the country?

Which of these best describes Russia’s climate overall?

Starter Quiz