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Alexander Palace Time Machine

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich collection of information on the last years of Imperial Russia, mainly of its last tzar, Nicholas Romanov, and his family. It offers virtual tours of the palace, open letters and diaries of the family, a Romanov photo album, and...
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Gazeta

For Students 9th - 10th
The Gazeta is a national news source covering the latest news, issues and events in Russia and around the world on a daily basis. Content includes Russian politics, finance, the economy, and culture. Written in Russian.
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: The Long Telegram

For Students 9th - 10th
This primary source document reveals Russia's growing distrust of the United States and its desire to strengthen its position in the global community through greater military security.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Week of 5 12 14: Vote Held in Parts of Eastern Ukraine

For Students K - 1st
Eastern Urkainian citizens recently voted on whether or not their country should stay independent or become a part of Russia. Learn the results of the vote.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Billie Jean King Travels With a Message About History

For Students 1st - 9th
Tennis player and LGBT rights activist Billie Jean King has been selected by President Obama to represent the United States as a part of the American delegation at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Learn why her selection is so...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: History Trekker: Ellis Island: An Immigrant Story

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the difficult life of Jews in Russia under Czar Alexander III, one where they faced discrimination and Jewish communities were attacked when pogroms took place. Follow along as a Russian Jew travels to America and is processed...
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British Library

British Library: 20th Century: An Introduction to Animal Farm

For Students 9th - 10th
George Orwell's "Animal Farm" combines animal fable with political satire targeting Stalinist Russia. John Sutherland describes the novel's genesis, its struggle to find a publisher, and its eventual success.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Nenets

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Nenet people of Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

The Mongols and the Emergence of Moscow

For Students 9th - 10th
Geographia provides a political overview of Russia from the arrival of the Mongols to the start of the Romanov dynasty.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

The Soviet Era

For Students 9th - 10th
Geographia presents a brief political and social history of Russia from the beginning of Soviet rule to the resignation of Gorbachev in 1990.
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Curated OER

Npr: The Resurgence of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A March 2007 five part series from NPR that looks at Russian foreign policy, Vladmir Putin as throw back to Cold War leadership, human rights, democracy in Russia, and U.S.-Russian relations.
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George Mason University

George Mason University: Museum of Communism

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes origins of Communism in Russia and some of the reasons the Russian people adopted a communist government.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Catherine Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Listed as one of the 300 women who changed the world, Catherine the Great led Russia into participation in cultural and political life of Europe.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Napoleon's Invasion of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
The French army soon learned the impossibility of maintaining a campaign throughout a Russian winter. "The campaign ensured Napoleon's dowfall."
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Inter Knowledge Corp: History of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
InterKnowledge Corp provides a brief history of the Russian people. Click on the hyper-links at bottom of page to go to the different sections of the history.
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Analysis: Russian Information and Communication Technologies Industry

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of Russia's information and communications technology which has been experiencing significant growth since 2002. Frost and Sullivan predict that Russia will be the third-largest outsourcing destination by 2010....
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Russia: From Revolution to Counter Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a book online by Ted Grant. This particular page is the introduction written by Alan Woods. He discusses Bolshevism and the Russian revolution. Further chapters from the book are available.
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Geographic

Photius Coutsoukis: Russia New Thinking: Foreign Policy Under Gorbachev

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an overview of Gorbachev's foreign policy, which emphasized the enhancement of diplomatic relations and economic cooperation. Read how Soviet relations between foreign countries greatly improved under this and how...
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Russian Crafts: Russian Tea Drinking Ceremony

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that tea-drinking is an art in Russia? Learn how Russians prepare and serve their tea.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Sami

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sami people in Scandinavia and parts of Russia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Russia, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of western Russia showing the political divisions within the country at the time. The map is color-coded to show the boundaries of European Russia, including the territories of Finland, the Baltic Provinces, Poland, White...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Western Russia, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of the western portion of Russia from St. Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland to the Crimean Peninsula on the Black Sea, and east to Moscow. The map shows the political boundaries within Russia at the time, major cities and...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Napoleon's Invasion of Russia, 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Western Russia at the time of Napoleon's invasion in 1812. The map shows the borders of Russia, Prussia, and the Duchy of Warsaw at the time, the city of Kovno where Napoleon crossed the River Niemen on June 24, 1812, the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Russia, 1914

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1914 of European Russia at the time. The map shows province boundaries, major cities, towns, and ports, railroads, lakes, rivers, and terrain. An inset map details the area around St. Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland. A...

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