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.

NOTE: Before answering the questions below, read the info under “Background”

2. For RUSSIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) For what reason did the Duma pass the ban? Be specific.
c) What will soldiers specifically be prohibited from doing?
d) Should soldiers in all countries be under similar bans? Explain your answer.