Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Dmitry Medvedev, Russian Federation
A brief profile of Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Summit in Toronto.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Russian Revolution
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will learn the origin, means to maintain power, successes and fall from power of single party states. Students will also be able to describe characteristics of single party...
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Modest Mussorgsky
One of the famous "Russian Five," Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881 CE), once wrote a polka for his school friends at the Cadet School of the Guards in St. Petersburg. Listen to his work using RealAudio or Windows Media Player.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Arcady Dubensky
Visit this resource to learn about Arcady Dubensky, a Russian-born musician who went from playing piano in hotels to becoming a noted composer. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to listen to some of his work.
NSTATE
Vitus Jonassen Bering
Gives a short overview of the life of this Danish explorer and navigator who was employed by Russia. The Bering Strait is named after him.
A&E Television
History.com: Russian Revolution
This site contains information about the Russian Revolution, including information about Russia before and after.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Twentieth Century Europe: Aftermath of the Bolshevik Revolution
This site from The History Guide provides a selection from the Lectures on 20th century Europe. Discusses the impact of the Bolshevik revolution on Russia.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Crimea M Ps Vote to Join Russia
Article reports on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Tsar Nicholas Ii
Kids learn about the biography of Tsar Nicholas II, the last emperor of Russia who was overthrown by the people during the Russian Revolution and killed by the Bolsheviks on this site.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Igor Stravinsky
Stravinsky went to school to study music and law. Once he became famous as a composer, he stopped practicing law. Listen to his music using RealAudio or Windows Media Player and read more about this composer's life and work.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Russia
Information from Flags of the World about the flag of Russia; pictures, history, and more.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Mikhail Gorbachev
A website containing the biography of Mikhail Gorbachev who was the leader of the Soviet Union who helped end the Cold War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Leonid Brezhnev
Investigate the biography of Leonid Brezhnev who was the leader of the Soviet Union (Russia) during much of the Cold War on this site.
CNN
Cnn: Week of 12 16 13: German President Will Not Attend Olympics in Russia
The leader of Germany, Joachim Gauck, has decided to boycott the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia due to human rights violations. Learn what this boycott means and why many others are joining him.
Other
Russian Travel: Moscow Photo Tour
Interesting photos of Moscow like the mausoleum of Lenin, Kremlin, monument to Peter the Great, and more will be found in this brief site.
Curated OER
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This site from Geographia.com has very detailed information on art and architecture in Russia. Read about religious icons, the modern art movement in Russia, and architecture.
Curated OER
Piskariovskoye Memorial Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Russia
This Article describes the Piskariovskoye Memorial Cemetery, where thousands of people from WWII are buried.
Curated OER
Russia 1990
1990s small collection of photos that include battlefield areas, gravesite markers, and memorials of the 900 day seige of Leningrad during WWII.
Curated OER
Usa Today: Putin an Enigma to the World
A look, so far, at the reign of Vladimir Putin as head of Russia. Discusses his accomplishments and downfalls and what others have to say about his performance.
Curated OER
Geographia: Asia
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.
Curated OER
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov, Moscow, 2002
Large article describing the democratic conditions found in Russia during the early 21st Century. Adapted from the book, Kremlin Rising: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the End of Revolution.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Map of Russia
A map featuring Russia and its neighboring countries.