Russia Россия

Assignment #4
1) What countries do you share religion with? What are they? List them.
USA (Eastern Orthodox-Christianity)
UK
France
2) Which countries do you have religious tensions with? List and briefly explain.
In the southern part of Russia there is a huge population of Islamic people. There is an estimated 20-25 million Muslims (approx. 10-15%) in Russia right now. Because most of the Russian population is extremely religious, there is bound to be some tension. Also, because believers of the Eastern Orthodox faith are so set on their beliefs, there is also religious tension between Jews in Russia.

3) To what extent does religion play a role in your countries culture?
Since there is a large amount of people who are part of the Eastern Orthodox faith, Russian culture has been somewhat affected by the religion.

4) What role does Sharia play in your country?
There is a large population of Muslims in Russia. They practice Sharia however, it doesn’t directly affect the government.

5) Does your country believe in separation of church and state?
Yes
Assignment #3
1) What is the numerical size of your military?
1,520,000
2) Using www.state.gov as your guide, list your countries weapons (this includes chemical, nuclear, conventional tanks, naval, and aeronautical)
Tanks: 21,000
Biological: N/A
Chemical: Prior to Cold War: 40,000 metric tons of CW munitions and agents, Now: There is no recorded number but there are still some.
Nuclear: Prior to Cold War: 45,000, Now: 20,000
3) Is your country a nuclear power? Approximately how many nuclear weapons does your country have? Prove a source for this information. Do not use wikipedia.
Yes. Russia has about 20,000 nuclear weapons right now.
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4) List the countries connected to your country by land:
Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
5) Is there a territory outside of your borders that has a cultural, religious, or historical significance to you that makes your county (citizens and government) feel invested in it?
No
Assignment #2
1. List 5 historical ties since 1914 between your country and the two other countries assigned.Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation Between the People's Republic of China and The Russian FederationRussia China and Pakistan are all part of the Shanghai Cooperation OrganizationChina, Soviet Union: Treaty of Friendship and AllianceRussian Federation, People's Republic of China, and Pakistan are all part of Kyoto Agreement1991 Sino-Russian Border Agreement is signed between Russia and China
2. Has your country fought any significant wars against each other directly, indirectly, or through proxy since 1914? If so, list the wars these countries have fought against yours.No wars
3. Does your country have any religious disagreements with the two other countries assigned that reach back through the centuries?None
4. Historically, has the relationship between your countries and the other two countries been amicable, hostile, or neutral? Briefly explain.The relationship has been an amicable one, there have no wars between them and Russia and China have been allied in wars including WWII.How is your country related politically to the other(s)?
5. How do their government systems compare?Russia and China, for a period of time had the same type of government, a totalitarian and communist government. Russia now has a Federal Presidential Republic similar to that of Pakistan.
6. What major military and political treaties does your country share with the other countries since The Treaty of Versailles?Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation Between the People's Republic of China and The Russian FederationRussia China and Pakistan are all part of the Shanghai Cooperation OrganizationChina, Soviet Union: Treaty of Friendship and AllianceRussian Federation, People's Republic of China, and Pakistan are all part of Kyoto Agreement1991 Sino-Russian Border Agreement is signed between Russia and China
7. Is your country currently recognized by the United Nations?Yes, it is one of the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council.
8. Does your country share the same type of economic system as the two countries you are asked to compare? What are these types of economies?Both Russia and Pakistan have a command economy while China has a Capitalist Economy.
Your country's military informationWhat is the numerical size of your military? 13,676,509
Using ww.state.gov as your guide, list your countries weapons (this includes, chemical, nuclear, conventional (tank), naval, and aeronautical).Chemical, nuclear, biological
Assignment 1
1. Q: What is your country’s governmental system? Provide a definition(www.cia.gov)
Russia’s form of government is a federation. A federation is defined as a form of government in which sovereign power is formally divided - usually by means of a constitution - between a central authority and a number of constituent regions (states, colonies, or provinces) so that each region retains some management of its internal affairs; differs from a confederacy in that the central government exerts influence directly upon both individuals as well as upon the regional units.
2. Q: List five important events in your country’s history since 1914.
· October 1917, Bolsheviks under Lenin seize power
· 1935, Josef Stalin takes power
· 1957, Sputnik launched
· 1962, Cuba Crisis
· 1991, dissolution of the USSR
3. Q: What is your country’s economic system? (www.cia.gov)
Russia’s economic system is that of capitalism.
4. Q: List your nation’s five largest trading partners. (www.cia.gov)
· Germany
· China
· Ukraine
· Japan
· United States of America
5. What is the monetary size of your domestic and foreign debt? (www.cia.gov)
· Foreign: $527.1 billion
· Domestic: 6.8% of GDP
6. To which country does your country owe the most money? (www.cia.gov)
Russia owes the United States the most money.
7. What is the numerical size of your standing and reserve armed forces? (www.cia.gov)
Russia has currently implemented a draft military strategy continuing until 2030; so there are 49,067,189 men and women over the age of 17 and under 50 fit for combat.
8. Are you a nuclear power?
Yes.
9. List your country’s most important cultural values? (www.cia.gov)
10. To what extent if at all does your government control media and culture? Briefly describe.
There is no censorship in Russia
11. List your country’s most important resources. (www.cia.gov)
· Petroleum and petroleum products
· Natural gas
· Wood
· Metals
12. List the important resources your country is lacking? i.e. what does it need to import a great deal of?
· Medicines
· Iron and steel
· Foods: meats, fruits, nuts
13. What is your country’s population? (www.cia.gov)
140,041,247 (2007)
14. What is your country’s main religion?
Russian Orthodox (15-20%)
15. List other religions, if there are any, which play an important role in your country?
Muslim (10%)
16. What is your government’s policy towards religion and state? (www.cia.gov) Russia has a large population of non-believers as part of a legacy left behind by the soviets.