Most live on Europe side as it is closer to Moscow
Rich in natural resources e.g. oil, gas, coal, timber, metals and diamonds
Especially rich in oil
Landscapes in Russia
frozen tundra
vast forests
grassy plains
very long rivers
Russia location:
In both Asia and Europe
surrounded by Arctic and Pacific ocean
82km from North America across the Bearing Strait
Borders 10 countries
In Northern Hemisphere
Neighbors:
Mongolia
Estonia
Ukraine
Belarus
Latvia
Physical features:
Baltic sea- joins North Sea (which borders Britain)
Physical features:
Volga river- longest river in Europe, historical and cultural significance, used for transport
Physical features:
Black sea- flows into the Mediterranean, mild climate, warm, sunny summers --> Russia'ssea-side resorts here
Physical features:
Caspian sea- huge salt water lake, largest (in area) in the world, 130 rivers flow into it (none flow out), does not overflow (evaporation), bordered by Kazakhstan and Russia
