Geography Flashcards
What divides European Russia from Asian Russia?
The Ural Mountains. Most Russians live on the European side.
Why did Peter the Great build St. Petersburg?
To be a “Window to the West.” Czar Peter greatly admired the West (Europe).
What type of architecture (building style) is in St. Petersburg?
St. Petersburg was built to look like a European city. It is extremely different from every other Russian city, and is beautiful.
Traditional Russian architecture
Recognize the traditional Russian architecture of the Russian Orthodox churches and cathedrals; they often have “onion” domes
How does perma-frost limit economic activity?
Worthless for agriculture and difficult on which to build
Why is northern Russia so cold?
high latitudes and Arctic Ocean winds
What is tundra?
extremely cold, flat land in the far north/subarctic regions
