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(10/27) I can give examples of how Russia interacts with the rest of the world.

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(10/27) I can give examples of how Russia interacts with the rest of the world.

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Ukraine does not have a clear identity.  Putin wants to restore the USSR by taking over other countries including Ukraine, so he took over Crimea. There is conflict between people for Putin and against him.
The United States thinks Russia should be more democratic, and disagrees with Putin being elected for a third term. Russia does not agree with the sanctions the US has on Syria. When Russia took over the Crimean Peninsula, they responded with sanctions. Russia and China both come from similar Communist backgrounds. They are considered allies to each other, and their militaries work together. China has helped Russia during Europe's economic sanctions. Syria is Russia's only ally in the Middle East. Although opposed by the rest of the western world, Russia supports Syria's government and president. Russia is trying to stop Syria's civil war.

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(10/26) I can identify the cultural characteristic of Eurasia

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(10/26) I can identify the cultural characteristic of Eurasia

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Eurasia's people are mostly Caucasian.  Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Polish are the ethnic groups most represented.  Many people are Orthodox, Catholic, Christian and Muslim.  Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian are the languages most commonly spoken.  There is much partying. Many people where a cross. It is important to bring flowers to birthday parties.

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(10/21) I can apply the characteristics of a democracy to analyze the political system of Russia

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(10/21) I can apply the characteristics of a democracy to analyze the political system of Russia

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Russia is not a democracy because its elections are not free and fair. Putin manipulated the law to get himself elected for president a third term.

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(10/18) I can compare and contrast the economy of USSR with Russia today.

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(10/18) I can compare and contrast the economy of USSR with Russia today.

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There are many economic sanctions against Russia today. Gas and oil prices have dropped, hurting the economy. The economy is declining. During Communism, the USSR's government started going bankrupt.

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(10/17) I can explain the economic impact of communism in Eurasia.

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(10/17) I can explain the economic impact of communism in Eurasia.

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There was less money per person, and the mortality rate was high when there was communism. The life expectancy went down and the population decreased after communism.

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(10/12) I can explain the causes for change, and compare/contrast the USSR with Russia.

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(10/12) I can explain the causes for change, and compare/contrast the USSR with Russia.

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The USSR was controlled by communists such as Lenin and Stalin. There were very few freedoms, and the economy collapsed. In 1985, Gorbachev took over Russia, and Yelton was its first president. The USSR became known as the Commonwealth of Independent States. People had more freedoms. and economy was rebuilt.

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(10/11) I can explain population problems in Russia.

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(10/11) I can explain population problems in Russia.

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A high death rate because of alcoholism, a low birth rate because of the economy, many abortions, and low immigration/high emigration because of brain drain has caused population problems in Russia.

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(10/6) I can explain population patterns and trends in Eurasia.

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(10/6) I can explain population patterns and trends in Eurasia.

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More people live in the East of Eurasia than the West because it has a moderate climate. More people live where there is many jobs, resources, attractions, and moderate climates.

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(9/29) I can explain how Russian policies impacted their environment.

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(9/29) I can explain how Russian policies impacted their environment.

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Russian policies have negatively affected the environment. Not having to pay for land causes too many trees to be cut down and erosion. The goal of the government is to make as much money as possible, causing the environment to not matter. There are lots of pollution, and many fish have died. The Aral Sea is one example of harm to the environment. The river leading up to it was diverted to provide irrigation for crops. The sea is now quickly drying up. Although not the fault of the government, a major environmental disaster was the explosion of Chernobyl when a nuclear reactor blew up, causing much radiation to be released.

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(9/28) I can explain the factors that affect Eurasia's climate.

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(9/28) I can explain the factors that affect Eurasia's climate.

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Elevation (amount above or below sea level) means that higher area (mountains) are colder than lower areas. Latitude (distance from the equator) means that it is warmer near the equator. Wind, water currents (warm or cold currents) ,and how close it to an ocean (which retains heat) also affect climate.

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(9/27) Is Russia better off today than it was 50 years ago?

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(9/27) Is Russia better off today than it was 50 years ago?

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Russia is better off today than it was 50 years ago. The Communist government 50 years ago destroyed the environment because of its policies. The economy drastically went down. The GDP was much less in Russia 50 years ago. There were less freedoms such as the freedoms of speech and religion. The government was not democratic at all. 50 years ago, Russia did not interact with other countries on a large scale.