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Russia IRussia I
Hokkaigakuen Summer ExchangeHokkaigakuen Summer Exchange Map testMap test QuestionsQuestions ReviewReview RussiaRussia
– QualitiesQualities– EvolutionEvolution– DevolutionDevolution– PhysiographyPhysiography
HOKKAI GAKUEN SUMMER HOKKAI GAKUEN SUMMER EXCHANGEEXCHANGE
(IDST 2850 & 3850)(IDST 2850 & 3850)
IDST 2850: IDST 2850: Study Tour of JapanStudy Tour of Japan IDST 3850: IDST 3850: Field Research in Japan Field Research in Japan (optional with additional tuition fees)(optional with additional tuition fees) Admission by application and interview Admission by application and interview Instructors:Instructors: Ian MacLachlan and Diane Clark Ian MacLachlan and Diane Clark Approximate Dates: Summer Session IApproximate Dates: Summer Session I Pre-Departure class schedule: May 1-May 28 TBA Pre-Departure class schedule: May 1-May 28 TBA Travel Dates: May 28 – June 26 (to be confirmed)Travel Dates: May 28 – June 26 (to be confirmed)
Travel PlanTravel Plan
Lethbridge-Kitami - flyLethbridge-Kitami - fly– KitamiKitami 11 days11 days
Kitami-Sapporo - coachKitami-Sapporo - coach– Sapporo 11 daysSapporo 11 days
Sapporo-Osaka - flySapporo-Osaka - fly– Kyoto, Hiroshima 4 daysKyoto, Hiroshima 4 days
Osaka-Lethbridge - flyOsaka-Lethbridge - fly
To learn more: To learn more: Information SessionsInformation Sessions
Monday, 24 January 4:30-5:30 Monday, 24 January 4:30-5:30 – U-Hall D631U-Hall D631
Tuesday, 25 January 4:30-5:30 Tuesday, 25 January 4:30-5:30 – U-Hall B660 U-Hall B660
Wednesday, 26 January 12:00-Wednesday, 26 January 12:00-13:0013:00– U-Hall C640U-Hall C640
Details of ExchangeDetails of Exchange
Approximate Cost:Approximate Cost: $2,500 (includes course $2,500 (includes course tuition, airfare, accommodation & meals),tuition, airfare, accommodation & meals),– plus spending money $500-1,000.plus spending money $500-1,000.
Further InformationFurther Information:: Tracy Warwick: 329 2041 (away 17-21 Jan)Tracy Warwick: 329 2041 (away 17-21 Jan) Glen Allen: 329 2768Glen Allen: 329 2768 (Mgr Intl Student (Mgr Intl Student
Centre)Centre) Ian MacLachlan: 329 2076 (Geography)Ian MacLachlan: 329 2076 (Geography)
Russia I (reprise)Russia I (reprise)
Hokkaigakuen Summer ExchangeHokkaigakuen Summer Exchange Map test reminderMap test reminder QuestionsQuestions ReviewReview RussiaRussia
– QualitiesQualities– EvolutionEvolution– DevolutionDevolution– PhysiographyPhysiography
Major Geographic QualitiesMajor Geographic Qualities Immense territorial state (11 time Immense territorial state (11 time
zones!)zones!) Northernmost large and populous Northernmost large and populous
country country Former world colonial powerFormer world colonial power A comparatively small (<145 million) A comparatively small (<145 million)
and concentrated populationand concentrated population Concentrated in the westConcentrated in the west Multicultural: 21 internal republics Multicultural: 21 internal republics
(ethnic)(ethnic) Landlocked: Few portsLandlocked: Few ports
Russia’s DimensionsRussia’s Dimensions Gulf of Finland to Bering SeaGulf of Finland to Bering Sea 7575°°N to 45N to 45°°N (Salt Lake City) N (Salt Lake City) Russia is 76.6% of total territory of Russia is 76.6% of total territory of
the former USSR (17,075,400 km the former USSR (17,075,400 km ~twice the size of Canada).~twice the size of Canada).
Massive land area in Siberia and Massive land area in Siberia and the far east is sparsely settledthe far east is sparsely settled
……but not unspoiledbut not unspoiled
ClimatologyClimatology ClimateClimate
– Average weather conditions for a given Average weather conditions for a given area over an extended period of timearea over an extended period of time
WeatherWeather– Refers to the atmospheric conditions at a Refers to the atmospheric conditions at a
specific time and locationspecific time and location Russia’s ClimateRussia’s Climate
– High latitudeHigh latitude– ContinentalityContinentality– Physiography shuts out warm Physiography shuts out warm
subtropical air massessubtropical air masses
Russian ClimateRussian Climate
3 natural features:3 natural features: LatitudeLatitude ContinentalityContinentality Location of major mountainsLocation of major mountains
Climate as a Restrictive Climate as a Restrictive Element in RussiaElement in Russia
AgricultureAgriculture– Short growing seasonsShort growing seasons– Drought proneDrought prone– Erosion (accelerated by snow melt)Erosion (accelerated by snow melt)
Settlement patterns & transportationSettlement patterns & transportation IndustryIndustry
– High energy consumptionHigh energy consumption– Specialized equipment and facilitiesSpecialized equipment and facilities– ExtractiveExtractive
PermafrostPermafrost Spring and fall mudSpring and fall mud Investment in special equipment and facilitiesInvestment in special equipment and facilities
Grand Duchy of MuscovyGrand Duchy of Muscovy(Czar Ivan the Terrible - 1547-1584)(Czar Ivan the Terrible - 1547-1584)
(Czar Peter the Great- 1682-1725)(Czar Peter the Great- 1682-1725)Western Orientation - St PetersburgWestern Orientation - St Petersburg
Czarina Catherine the Great Czarina Catherine the Great (1760-1796) Expands south and east(1760-1796) Expands south and east
Forward Capital
Capital city positioned in potentially contested territory, usually near an international border, confirming the state’s presence in the region
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics: DevolutionDevolution
RSFSRRSFSR Baltic RepublicsBaltic Republics::
– EstoniaEstonia– LatviaLatvia– LithuaniaLithuania
European Republics:European Republics:– Belorussia (White Russia) - now BelarusBelorussia (White Russia) - now Belarus– UkraineUkraine– Moldova (Moldavia)Moldova (Moldavia)
Transcaucasus:Transcaucasus:– GeorgiaGeorgia– ArmeniaArmenia– Azerbaijan (with Armenian exclave)Azerbaijan (with Armenian exclave)
Central Asian Republics:Central Asian Republics:– Kazakhstan (huge)Kazakhstan (huge)– UzbekistanUzbekistan– TurkmenistanTurkmenistan– KirghizistanKirghizistan– TajikistanTajikistan