Question by gohanmasterz: How would you start to buy land in Russia? I have tried to find a real estate agent that knew something about obtaining land in Russia. I know that private property and that you would have to be a Russian citizen or … [Read more...] about How would you start to buy land in Russia?
Economy and Geography
Why does Russia not have more competition in its oil and gas industry?
Question by Ivan: Why does Russia not have more competition in its oil and gas industry? The industry is dominated by state-run Gazprom. Is this because it takes so much money to run an oil/gas company that several small companies would be … [Read more...] about Why does Russia not have more competition in its oil and gas industry?
Has Russia suffered a decrease in development?
Question by Jacy: Has Russia suffered a decrease in development? I am writing a paper on Russia's level of development (decided by factors such as per capita GDP, life expectancy, and literacy rate). I have previously been told that the country's … [Read more...] about Has Russia suffered a decrease in development?
What kind of crops were grown in Russia during the 1700′s? What did the Russian Economy Consist of?
Question by Mason Richard: What kind of crops were grown in Russia during the 1700's? What did the Russian Economy Consist of? What kinds of crops were grown in Russia during the 1700's? What did the economy consist of during the reign of Catherine … [Read more...] about What kind of crops were grown in Russia during the 1700′s? What did the Russian Economy Consist of?
How has the former Soviet Union hindered Russia’s transition to a capitalist economy?
Question by Quinn: How has the former Soviet Union hindered Russia's transition to a capitalist economy? In what ways has the centrally planned economy of the former Soviet Union hindered Russia's transition to a capitalist economy? Answers and … [Read more...] about How has the former Soviet Union hindered Russia’s transition to a capitalist economy?
What does this recent change tell us about Russia’s economic goals for the 21st century?
Question by Autumn: What does this recent change tell us about Russia's economic goals for the 21st century? In recent years Russia has adopted the use of the market in many situations in order to improve the performance of its economy. This change … [Read more...] about What does this recent change tell us about Russia’s economic goals for the 21st century?
How the geography of Russia impacted one event from Russias History?
Question by alex43: How the geography of Russia impacted one event from Russia's History? The full question is: Research how the geography of your selected country impacted on one event from pre-colonial, colonial or modern history. (eg. Did the … [Read more...] about How the geography of Russia impacted one event from Russias History?