Moscow: A city in Russia
I can describe what Moscow is like using the six features that interact to make a place.
- Year 9
Moscow: A city in Russia
I can describe what Moscow is like using the six features that interact to make a place.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Moscow is Russia’s capital city and can be understood through the six features that interact to make a place.
- Moscow is located in western Russia on the River Moskva. It has a well developed infrastructure.
- Moscow is Europe’s largest city and is home to a population of over 12 million.
- Moscow’s culture has been shaped by centuries of diverse influences including religion and migrant populations.
- Moscow holds over one fifth of Russia's wealth and is home to the national government which is housed in the Kremlin.
Keywords
Demography - the study of populations
GDP per capita - the total value of all the goods and services produced in a country (its Gross Domestic Product or GDP) in a year, divided by the population to give an amount per person
Place - a location with meaning, shaped by its physical and human characteristics and how people perceive, experience, and give value to it
Common misconception
Moscow represents life in Russia.
Moscow is not representative of all of Russia; life in other regions can be very different. Moscow is the richest and most developed part of the country and other regions vary in terms of culture, economy, and infrastructure.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their meanings.
Q2.What continent is Moscow located in?
Q3.Which factor explains uneven population distribution in Russia?
Q4.Which of these is a common misunderstanding about Russian population?
Q5.What is one effect of urbanisation in Russia?
Q6.What is a challenge of Russia’s size?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their correct definitions.
