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  • What are these?
    Nesting Dolls
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  • Most Russians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus by taking off work on what holiday?
    Easter
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  • Name one of the works composed by Tchaikovsky.
    Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, or The Nutcracker
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  • Russia and the U.S. government function similarly because both have 3......
    Branches of government
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  • The Space Race led to competition between Russia and ..........
    the United States
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  • Give an example of why Russia is not really a limited government
    Control of information, Restrictions placed on the people
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  • Communism gained popularity in Russia, because they were tired of ..........
    being ruled by czars
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  • What happened as a result of the Communist Soviet Union collapsing and the Cold War ending?
    Old Soviet countries became free republics
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  • Russia has limits placed on its ability to trade since it lacks access to
    warm water ports
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  • Which form of Christianity is most common in Russia?
    Russian Orthodox
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  • After World War II, tensions between Russia and the United States intensified. During this time period, known as the Cold War, weapons of mass destruction were of imminent threat and the spread of __________ gripped the Eastern Hemisphere.
    Communism
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  • Ultimately, the Soviet Union fell in 1991 and all republics became ________ countries.
    independent
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  • A majority of Russia's economic activity is related to what industry?
    service
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  • What art form is popular in Russia and respected around the world?
    Ballet
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  • What is an important architectural feature found on many cathedrals in Russia?
    Onion Domes
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  • Why do so few people live in Siberia?
    It is too cold or it is difficult to grow crops and establish trade routes.
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