I used most of this info by surfing the internet. Here are some of the sites that helped me out a lot.
pbs.org
europeanhistory.about.com
scaruffi.com
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Quarter three project! Part Three.
Timeline!
-1705, St Peterson is founded
-1812, Napolean invades Russia
-1914-1917, WWI
-1917, Russian revolution
-1941-1945, WWII
-1991, Chechnya declares independance from Russia, Russia rejects
-1994, Chechnya bombs a ferry and kills 1,049 people
-2001, 120 russians die when Chechnya bombs a helecopter
-2003, lots of bombing and terrorists from Chechnya
-1705, St Peterson is founded
-1812, Napolean invades Russia
-1914-1917, WWI
-1917, Russian revolution
-1941-1945, WWII
-1991, Chechnya declares independance from Russia, Russia rejects
-1994, Chechnya bombs a ferry and kills 1,049 people
-2001, 120 russians die when Chechnya bombs a helecopter
-2003, lots of bombing and terrorists from Chechnya
Quarter three project! part one
Russians speak Russian.
Russians use the Cryllic Alphabet. Here is a great link to start learning the Russian Language, or just seeing the alphabet. http://masterrussian.com/russian_alphabet.shtml
Russians use the Cryllic Alphabet. Here is a great link to start learning the Russian Language, or just seeing the alphabet. http://masterrussian.com/russian_alphabet.shtml
If I were to go to Russia (which I am hoping to do someday,) I want to go to Lake Baikel. It is the deepest lake in the world. I want to go hunting on horseback for Moose and many other big game animals. http://www.rushunting.com/ Here is a great link to some info on hunting.
Russia Quarter 3 part 2
Here are some maps of Russia. One political and one physical with some political boarders. 
Russia's economy has grown quite a bit. Between 1991 and 2003 it grew 33%. It exports about $48 billion and imports about $35.7 billion. A lot of its exports are gas and oil. In the southern part of Europeon Russia they are big on agriculture. They grow grain, sugar beats, sunflower seeds, meat, milk, vegetables, fruits, cotton, and tea.
Random Facts!!!
*There are two million muslums in Russia.
*700,000 people die in russia because of AIDS, alchohol abuse, and suicide.
*Some of their main natural hazards are: volcanoes, earthquakes, permafrost, spring floods, and summer/fall fire hazards.
*71% of the population is made up of people between the age of 15-64 years of age.
*Russians used a lot of fur in their traditional clothing. They have fur boots, fur coats, and fur hats.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Russian Gestures
Today in Social Studies, we were learning about hand and body gestures and what is acceptable as well as unexeptable in other countries, which got me thinking about what Russians do. So, I researched it on the internet when I got home, and found a great link about it! Here are some interesting gestures in Russia.
Greetings-
Handshakes, remove gloves first.
If a man greets a lady, he kisses her hand.
Sometimes a courtiouse bow is okay.
Gifts-
Gifts are an acceptable way of bribary.
A good gift to give is something that represents your country.
Always give a gift in odd numbers, excpesially flowers, as even numbers symbolize funerals.
Gender roles-
Men open doors for women.
Flashy dresses are looked down upon.
Women shouldn't be seen alone in public.
One superstition is if a women sits on a corner of a table, she will never marry.
Gestures-
It is very rude to point.
The 'OK' sign is vulgar.
Folding your arms behind your head is rude.
Exposing the soles of your shoes is also rude.
Dressing-
Always remove your shoes when going into a house.
Check in your coat at a designated place.
If in a buisness meeting, ask before removing your coat. Sometimes it is know as "stripping" in a formal setting.
Dress conservativly.
Buisness meetings-
Arrive on time, although the Russian may arrive 1-2 hours late to see if you are patient.
A meeting can get very intense and people might start arguing.
Do not look at your watch, it shows impatience and is considered rude.
Random tips-
Wash your hands before eating.
It is bad luck to whistle indoors.
If someone wishes you good fortune, spit three times over your shoulder to avoid jinxing the well wishes.
I got this info off http://studentwww.fullcoll.edu/vrest/russia.htm
Greetings-
Handshakes, remove gloves first.
If a man greets a lady, he kisses her hand.
Sometimes a courtiouse bow is okay.
Gifts-
Gifts are an acceptable way of bribary.
A good gift to give is something that represents your country.
Always give a gift in odd numbers, excpesially flowers, as even numbers symbolize funerals.
Gender roles-
Men open doors for women.
Flashy dresses are looked down upon.
Women shouldn't be seen alone in public.
One superstition is if a women sits on a corner of a table, she will never marry.
Gestures-
It is very rude to point.
The 'OK' sign is vulgar.
Folding your arms behind your head is rude.
Exposing the soles of your shoes is also rude.
Dressing-
Always remove your shoes when going into a house.
Check in your coat at a designated place.
If in a buisness meeting, ask before removing your coat. Sometimes it is know as "stripping" in a formal setting.
Dress conservativly.
Buisness meetings-
Arrive on time, although the Russian may arrive 1-2 hours late to see if you are patient.
A meeting can get very intense and people might start arguing.
Do not look at your watch, it shows impatience and is considered rude.
Random tips-
Wash your hands before eating.
It is bad luck to whistle indoors.
If someone wishes you good fortune, spit three times over your shoulder to avoid jinxing the well wishes.
I got this info off http://studentwww.fullcoll.edu/vrest/russia.htm
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