Exam 8: Russia

Under Gorbachev, attempts to reform communist economies were called __________.

Industrialization in Russia occurred

In 1902, Lenin wrote "What is To Be Done?" outlining a new type of revolutionary party and strategy, which later served as the basis for the split between the _________ and the Mensheviks.

Which of the following terms is frequently used to describe Russian politics:

The former Soviet Republics are considered by many Russians to be part of what is now known as the _________.

The Duma is a relatively weak institution because

Which political party is largely considered to be the best organized party in Russia today?

__________ were forced labor camps located primarily in Siberia?

How has Russia's foreign policy changed since it is no longer a world superpower? How has Russia's relationship with the United States changed since the end of the Cold War?

The last leader of the Soviet Union was ___________.

United Russia is called a "party of power" because

Within Russia, separatist violence has occurred most notably in what region?

The new oligarchs differ from their predecessors in that they are

Under Gorbachev, the reforms that gave people more freedom to express their views was called __________.

Russia, along with Brazil, India, and China, is considered to be one of the world's emerging economies, and is grouped with these countries under what acronym?

The last tsar of the Russian Empire was _________.

What factors explain the collapse of the Soviet Union? How have the governments since the dissolution of the Union tried to address those factors?

Which of the following statements best describes the reason Khrushchev was removed from power in 1964?

The Russian economy is largely dependent upon the

The Russian president