Russia

Ukraine for many years had hard relations with Russia, because Russia always wanted Ukrainian land. Ukraine and Russia were always called sister, because these two countries have similar language and culture. These two countries were enemies for many centuries just because of the Russian plans that it had about Ukraine. Russia is a big country that has a huge army and strong believes that Ukraine must be Russian. Millions of Ukrainian people had died to get their families free. Ukraine- Russian relations

rating at 80%. Unfortunately for Russia, as goes the prices of oil so goes its economy. The downward trend of oil prices and Russia’s large dependence on oil exports dealt a severe blow to the Russian economy. On top of the Russian economic issues, Putin felt Ukraine’s departure from Russian support was a major strike to the Russian national pride. Russia felt a kinship with Ukraine based on the close history these countries share. The relationship between Russia and Ukraine deteriorated because

where Russia competes with the West for influence. Currently, many Balkan nations that were either historically non-aligned or allies with Russia are seeking greater relations with the West. Montenegro has recently acceded into NATO, and Serbia and Macedonia have signed several agreements that are considered preconditions for closer cooperation and eventual membership. NATO expansion in general is a sensitive topic for Russia, and is only worsened when it concerns the Balkan nations. Russia has repeatedly

Russia, The Motherland From its Slavic and Viking past to its famous landmarks today, Russia is a very intriguing country. Many people consider Russia and its people to be hostile. However, that is not true. There are many examples to prove this. Russia has a very interesting past, affectionate culture, and many places to visit. Russia’s history and language is very fascinating. In 1500 BC, the Slavs traveled through the Steppes into Western Russia and Poland. They settled and lived there for many

The official name for Russia is the Russian Federation. The current president of Russia is Vladimir Putin. Russian is the official language of Russia but there are many other languages used in other parts of the country. The capital and largest city in Russia is Moscow. Other major cities in Russia include Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. The currency used in Russia is the ruble. Russia has a democracy government. In 1992, Russia’s military service, was established after the dissolution

and territorial expanse of Russia all make the country an outlier when compared to other countries. Though independent since 1991, Russia has deep historical roots that trace back to Imperial Russia. From Genghis Khan’s great conquers in the thirteenth century (Marks 2009, 36), to the first free presidential elections in the Russian Republic(Marks 2009, 78)—and everything in between, Russia remains a rollercoaster in the modern day. In the manifestation of modern Russia the privileged and corrupt

caused by the conflicts between Russia and surrounding countries, before establishing itself as a country in 1991. Ukraine, for a large part of its history, was divided into two territories: the Left-bank and Right-bank. Russia took control over the Left-bank in 1667, and the Right-bank controlled by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1654. Later, Austria took control over certain areas of Ukraine, dividing the lands after the Partitions of Poland between Russia, Prussia, and Austria. Around

spread”). While most of the violence is coming from within, the main conflict here is between the Ukraine and Russia, as Russia has already used military force to annex Crimea, and continues to supply the Ukrainian rebels with weapons and funding (Fieldstadt). The issue

the news station when you turn on a news broadcast, you can count on seeing the familiar sight of some conflict between the US and Russia. We as modern Americans been raised in a country where a rivalry with Russia simply is. With it holding so much attention in modern political debate and discussion, it makes sense that the origin of the US’s ongoing rivalry with Russia would be the main shift since the Reconstruction Era. This origin as a formal and single event is often considered to be the original

Following the fall of communism, Russia has undergone a turbulent several decades. What was at one time an economic powerhouse stumbled and, at times, was on the verge of total collapse. For a multitude of reasons, the traditional democratic system seemed to be failing in Russia. Whether this is because of a lack of understanding of the democratic system by the Russian general populace or an unwillingness to adhere to this new type of government and economy is still hotly contested. Regardless, it