Overview Russia is the largest country in the world with a total population of 143 billion and areas stretching over Europe and Asia. Formerly the dominant public of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)‚ Russia now is an independent country and the most influential member of the Commonwealth of the Independent States (CIS). Several governmental policies have been launched in the last few years aiming to transform the country to be more democratic with a market-oriented economy. From
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On the other hand‚ the tourist business in Russia has been changing for the better lately. As the real patriots we can be proud of so many historical cities‚ sights and places of interest. I’d recommend foreign tourists to see the capital of Russia-Moscow‚ its magnificent cathedrals‚ the ancient Kremlin‚ the world famous Bolshoi Theatre. I would like them to walk along Tverskaya Street or Kalinin Avenue‚ enjoy Red Square and Old Arbat. They can buy a lot of Russian souvenirs‚ such as Matreshka‚ a flag
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his brother on his deathbed‚ Nicolas’ fiancé. In October 1866 Alexander married the daughter of the Danish King‚ Princess Dagmar. Alexander became the Tsar of Russia after revolutionaries assassinated his father in March 1881 and was crowned in Moscow on 15 May 1883. Alexander was shaken by his fathers’ death and it caused a profound change in the political course of Russia. Alexander abandoned his father’s plans and declared that only “absolute autocracy” could fight the revolutionary movement
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Tsar Alexander I: The Growth of Russia and its French Influences Tsar Alexander I‚ an intelligent‚ handsome‚ benevolent‚ and aspiring leader ascended onto the Russian throne in 1801 to become one of Russia’s greatest reformers and military leaders. The Tsar who defeated the French Empire was profoundly influenced by their domestic and foreign affairs‚ leading his vision of Russia to enhance and protect the revolutionary ideals of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. Initially
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neighborsa reality which has opened the Russian heartland to invasion numerous times. Moscow is the largest city (population 10.1 million) and is the capital of the Federation. The city has been a key center of government‚ commerce‚ culture‚ and religion since its founding in the 12th century. Its urban area constitutes nearly one-tenth of the total Russian population‚ thus making it the most populous city in Europe. Moscow continues to be the center of Russian Government and is increasingly important
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There are many interesting places in the world to visit. Many places are interesting because of their popularity‚ some are interesting because of the climate and some are interesting because they are always on the news. Chicago‚ St Petersburg and Armenia are three places in the world that have an interesting history. Chicago is part of Illinois which is one of states of the U.S.. Chicago is not English word. It’s the word form one of languages used by Indians. It means the strong smell. This
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In June‚ 1905‚ the Potemkin Mutiny took place and industrial workers all over Russia went on strike. In October‚ 1905‚ the railwaymen went on strike which paralyzed the whole Russian railway network. Later that month‚ Leon Trotsky and other Mensheviks established the St. Petersburg Soviet. Over the next few weeks over 50 of these soviets were formed all over Russia. Witte‚ the new Chief Minister‚ advised Nicholas II to make concessions. He eventually agreed and published the October Manifesto
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APPARTS: Ivan III Author: The Author of this piece is unknown. Prior Knowledge: Before I read this piece I knew that Ivan III was also called czar or the New Caesar and I also knew that he was one of the kings who helped Russia expand it’s territory. Place and Time: This document happened while the rule and the life of Ivan III‚ which was from about 1440 in Russia. Audience: This document was made for everyone who wants to learn about Ivan III’s life and about what things he did to
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Culture is defined as the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people. Most cultures are cultivated by many things such as religion‚ economy‚ government‚ education‚ and conflict that help to shape the culture of a country. The Russian culture has been unswerving and strong through trying times‚ however when most Americans think of the Russian culture‚ they think of a government that is ruled by a tyrant President‚ the Cold War‚ people living in poverty‚ and even a bully to other
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To write her book Ivan’s War‚ Catherine Merridale had to face the challenges of moving past the collective memory surrounded Russia’s involvement in World War 2. Merridale navigates that remaining available sources in her search to find the truth of the Red Army. Using a variety of inventive research techniques‚ Catherine Merridale acquires the historic data the see need to weave these accounts of the war‚ into the few central characters in her book. Merridale focuses on constructing an image of
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