1. For RUSSIA, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

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2. For RUSSIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) For what reasons did WADA ban Russian athletes from world games? Be specific.
c) What effect will WADA’s ruling have on Russian athletes - and on Russian officials? Be specific.
d) What is the U.S. response to WADA’s ruling?
e) Re-read paragraphs 14-17. With whom do you agree: former head of Russia’s doping program, turned whistle blower, Grigory Rodchenkov or Jonathan Taylor of WADA? Explain your answer.