also called the Soviet Union, it was a large communist country led by Russia (1922–1991)

a line that separates places like countries or regions

how someone sees themselves, shaped by culture, history, beliefs, language, and experiences

a system where the government owns property, and resources are shared equally

a system where people vote to choose leaders, allowing them to shape laws and decisions

The story of Russia through maps (1914 - present)

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

Moscow: A city in Russia

Rural Russia and Indigenous peoples

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?

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

A union of 15 countries, led by Russia (1922–1991)

How people see themselves, shaped by culture and history

A country where property is shared and controlled by the state

A country where leaders are chosen by voting

Match each keyword to its correct definition:

Which word describes how someone sees themselves based on culture and history?

What change happened to Russia’s borders after World War I?

They think Russia was never part of the USSR

They think Russia and the USSR are the same thing

What is the misunderstanding some people have about Russia and the USSR?

thick ice-covered landmass found in the Arctic

natural feature that makes movement difficult

Match each keyword with its correct definition:

What word describes Russia sharing land borders with many other countries?

Which of these is a physical feature that affects movement in Russia?

Which region of Russia is more economically developed and populated?

The country is vast with extreme climates

Why is transport across Russia sometimes difficult?

Which of the following is **not** an example of physical geography?

Starter Quiz