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 following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For RUSSIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) How does the Russian government explain its need for the RuNet?
c) Why are critics concerned with the government’s push for an internal internet? (What do they say is the government’s real reason for a separate internet?)
d) How does cybersecurity policy expert Justin Sherman explain the government’s motive?