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CNN

Cnn: Former Russian Leader Yeltsin Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
Relays the story of the death of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin who at age 76 died from heart failure on 4/23/07. Discusses highlights of his years as President and links to many other articles relating to him.
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Website
Other

The Official Site of the President of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Official Russian information on the President of Russia. Find speeches given by the president, news and announcements related to the president, and information about presidential meetings. Also information about the authority and duties...
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Article
Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: Banditry Threatens the New Russia, Law

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about threats to Russia's free-market economy and the breakdown of law enforcement.
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Article
Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: David Hoffman: The Russian Economy's Big Black Hole

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about one of Russia's steel mills that has, like many other industries in Russia, fallen on hard times in the new free-market economy.
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Handout
USA Today

Usa Today: Putin an Enigma to the World

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from 2002 looks at the reign of Vladimir Putin as head of Russia. Discusses his accomplishments and downfalls and what others have to say about his performance.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Politics of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough article on the politics of Russia. Includes an explanation of the branches of government, the constitution, political parties and elections, and local and regional governments.
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Russia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
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Curated OER

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov, Moscow, 2002

For Students 9th - 10th
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.