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Discover Russia: Land of Extremes and Rich History

Explore the largest country by land area in the world, with 9 time zones and a fascinating history. Learn about Russia's unique customs, currency, and iconic figures like Yuri Gagarin. Dive into the legacy of Peter the Great, his modernization efforts, and the challenges he faced transforming Russia.

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Discover Russia: Land of Extremes and Rich History

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  1. What country is this in green?

  2. Fun Facts • Largest country by land area. 1/7th of the worlds land. • It has 9 time zones

  3. Flag of Russia

  4. Their currency is called the Ruble

  5. Russians never shake hands over a door way, they believe it leads to arguments

  6. Kalashnikov

  7. First man in Space was a Russian Yuri Gagarin

  8. What is Peter the Great known for? What drove his desire to Modernise Russia? • What is a regent? • Why did Peter have a Regent? • What was his Regents name? • What kind of child/teenager was he? • Was his transition to power smooth? • Why did he go on a grand tour of Europe? • What did he learn on his tour of Europe? • What was Russia like before Peter • What were the challenges that he faced in modernising Russia?

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