Program 7: Northwest Contrast Power of Place

1. St. Petersburg is on the delta of what river?

2. From 1917 to 1989 St. Petersburg was known as what?


3. How many ports does Russia have on the Baltic Sea??


4. Who built St. Petersburg?


5. Why is St. Petersburg such an important cultural, economic and political center?


6. Why is the typical Russian apartment so small??


7. Where is Russias black earth zone? What is it?


8. Describe the post-Soviet challenges that now face many Russian Cities?


9. What type of agricultural product is most associated with Vologda? What is its most famous
export?


10. Vologdas major economic activities are what?


11. Vologdas agricultural and forestry industries have been hit hard in the post-communist
transition. Discuss the reasons why.


12. What is happening to Russias population growth rate, especially in rural areas?


13. Why are Russian farmers having difficulty making the mental transition to the free market
philosophy?


14. Has privatization helped Russian agriculture? Why/ why not?