Rural Russia and Indigenous peoples
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the inequality between rural and urban areas of Russia and the challenges Indigenous peoples face.
Key learning points
- Over 70% of Russia is considered to be rural. It is home to 25% of the population.
- Inequality in Russia is most marked between rural and urban areas. Average rural incomes are 57% lower than urban.
- Inequality leads to a number of differences such as higher rates of poverty and poorer infrastructure and services.
- Russia officially recognises 40 Indigenous peoples. They make up 0.2% of the population yet inhabit 65% of Russia.
- Challenges for Indigenous Peoples include: loss of land, access to services, population decline and cultural erosion.
Keywords
Indigenous peoples - those descended from the original inhabitants of a country or region, living in culturally distinct communities
Inequality - the uneven distribution of resources, opportunities and living conditions
Tradition - something that has been done the same way for a long time, over generations
Common misconception
Pupils can make sweeping statements about people and places.
It is important to challenge stereotypical views about places and people that live in them. Whilst average living standards in rural Russia are lower than in urban areas, not everyone, nor everywhere, is the same.
Teacher tip
The Gini coefficient is a measure of inequality. There are a number of world maps which can be used to show how inequality varies globally.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
frozen ground that remains solid for 2+ years
an area with few people living in it
roads, railways and services that support a country
Q2.Which of the following best explains why western Russia has a higher population?
Q3.Which physical feature makes eastern Russia difficult to live in?
Q4.What natural feature allows Russia to export energy to other countries?
Q5.Why does Russia have time zones that stretch across the country?
Q6.Which of these best describes Russia’s climate overall?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
people descended from original inhabitants
uneven access to resources or opportunities
long-standing practice passed down generations
Q2.What percentage of Russia’s population lives in rural areas?
Q3.What makes life harder in many rural areas of Russia?
Q4.A student says, “Everyone in rural Russia lives in poverty.” What would be a better response?
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