a country that can project its power and influence all over the world

the people trained and organised by a country to defend it and potentially fight in wars, along with the weapons, vehicles and equipment they use

natural sources of energy, like oil, gas, or coal, that a country has stored underground and can use in the future

Russia's global power and influence

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

Rural Russia and Indigenous peoples

Russia's energy

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?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

a country with worldwide power and influence

a country’s armed forces and their equipment

stored underground sources like oil, gas or coal

Match the keywords to their correct meanings.

Which of these is a reason why Russia is considered a global superpower?

Its economy and population are relatively small.

Why do some people argue that Russia’s power is limited?

Other factors like economy and culture also matter.

Why is it wrong to think that being a superpower is only about the military?

when people move from one place to another

Russia’s population is around {{ }} million.

Why are many people moving to Russian cities?

Which part of Russia is least densely populated?

Which major industry is most important in Siberia?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Russia's global power and influence

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.