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 videos under “Resources” below.

2. For RUSSIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) How many people had taken part in the earlier summer protests?
c) Why did so many people protest in Russia this summer?
d) What did the protesters hope to achieve as a result of Sunday’s rally? (What was their goal?)
e) Watch the news reports under “Resources” below. For how many years has Putin been in power in Russia? Why do you think he has 60% approval rating in Russia?