The revolution against the Tsarist government which led to the abdication of Nicholas II and the creation of a provisional government in March 1917.
Russian Revolution
Foundational groups of the russians. They mixed with the vikings to become Russians.
Slavic Tribes
the large landmass that includes both Europe and Asia
Eurasia
An extremely cold, dry biome.
Tundra
Capital of Russia
Moscow
Deepest lake in the world
Lake Baikal
The longest river in Europe and Russia's most important commercial river.
Volga River
Sea in Northern Europe bordered by Scandinavian countries and Russia
Baltic Sea
Large body of water separating Ukraine from Turkey
Black Sea
Russia's great frontier region, a vast territory of what is now central and eastern Russia, most of it unsuited to agriculture but rich in mineral resources and fur-bearing animals.
Siberia
Has a short growing season, the soil quality is poor, the biodiversity is low, has conifers such a cedar, spruce, pine, and fir; i
Taiga
plain in the middle of Russia that separates Asian Russia from European Russia
Western Siberian Plain
Highest mountain in Europe
Mount Elbrus
A mountain system in southeastern Europe between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
Caucasus Mountains
This north-south range separates Siberia from the rest of Russia. It is commonly considered the boundary between the continents of Europe and Asia.
Ural Mountains
A political barrier that isolated the peoples of Eastern Europe after WWII, restricting their ability to travel outside the region
Iron Curtain
