Question by Stephanie: What were some of the losses Russia acquired when the former Soviet Republics became independent nations? Also, how did/will the Russian government make up for these losses? I know it is somewhere along the lines of how they … [Read more...] about What were Russian losses when the former Soviet Republics became independent?
Economy and Geography
What type of economic system is utilized in Russia?
Question by Madelyn: What type of economic system is utilized in Brazil, Poland, India and Russia? Im doing a project for my economics class and i haven't gotten to the lesson on economic systems lol. Everywhere i search i see different responses so … [Read more...] about What type of economic system is utilized in Russia?
How has the centrally planned economy hindered Russia’s transition to capitalism?
Question by emelero19: How has the centrally planned economy of the former Soviet Union hindered Russia's transition to a capitalism? In what ways has the centrally planned economy of the former Soviet Union hindered Russia's transition to a … [Read more...] about How has the centrally planned economy hindered Russia’s transition to capitalism?
Where is the closest Russian nuclear power plant to Alaska?
Question by Jake: Where is the closest nuclear power plant to Alaska that is in Russia? What I mean is what nuclear power plant in Russia is closest to Alaska. It's not homework. Anyway, how could that possibly be homework? Answers and … [Read more...] about Where is the closest Russian nuclear power plant to Alaska?
What factors effect the life expectancy in Russia?
Question by Christy: What are the factors that effect the life expectancy in Russia? The life expectancy age at birth is 66 in Russia. Are there any factors that cause it to be like this, like disease or something? Please give sources if you know … [Read more...] about What factors effect the life expectancy in Russia?
What part of Russia is desolate but close to Moscow?
Question by Kris10: What part of Russia is desolate, but also somewhat close to Moscow? I am writing a book and I need to have a location in Russia where my protagonist is taken and held captive. I want this place to be a real place in Russia, … [Read more...] about What part of Russia is desolate but close to Moscow?
I want to do foreign exchange in Russia, but don’t know where to start.
Question by Charles: I want to do foreign exchange in Russia, but don't know where to start. Any credible programs? I searched the state department's website and of course, they were no help at all. They provided plenty of resources for people FROM … [Read more...] about I want to do foreign exchange in Russia, but don’t know where to start.