A Geography of Russia and Its Neighbors
by Mikhail S. Blinnikov
2nd Edition
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781462544592 |
| eText ISBN | 9781462544653 |
| Publisher | The Guilford Press |
| Publishing Year | 2021 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 518 |
A Geography of Russia and Its Neighbors, 2nd Edition, is an undergraduate textbook examining Russian geography and culture. The volume provides geographical and historical context for regional events, including the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol and Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Thematic chapters survey physical landscapes, political frameworks, cultural traditions, and economic activities. Regional chapters explore major divisions of Russia alongside fourteen other former Soviet republics.
Designed for undergraduate coursework, the text includes within-chapter vignettes highlighting Russian places, culture, and history. Chapter review questions, suggested assignments, and exercises provide practical support for classroom learning.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction: Russia and Post-Soviet Northern Eurasia
Chapter 2: Relief and Hydrography
Chapter 3: Climate
Chapter 4: Biomes
Chapter 5: Environmental Degradation and Conservation
Chapter 6: Formation of the Russian State
Chapter 7: The Soviet Legacy
Chapter 8: Post-Soviet Reforms
Chapter 9: The Geopolitical Position of Russia in the World
Chapter 10: Demographics and Population Distribution
Chapter 11: Cities and Villages
Chapter 12: Social Issues: Health, Wealth, Poverty, and Crime
Chapter 13: Cultures and Languages
Chapter 14: Religion, Diet, and Dress
Chapter 15: Education, Arts, Sciences, and Sports
Chapter 16: Tourism
Chapter 17: Oil, Gas, and Other Energy Resources
Chapter 18: Heavy Industry and the Military Complex
Chapter 19: Light Industry and Consumer Goods
Chapter 20: Fruits of the Earth: Agriculture, Hunting, Fishing, and Forestry
Chapter 21: Infrastructure and Services
Chapter 22: Central Russia: The Heart of the Country
Chapter 23: Russia's Northwest: Fishing, Timber, and Culture
Chapter 24: The Volga: Cars, Food, and Energy
Chapter 25: The Caucasus: Cultural Diversity and Political Instability
Chapter 26: The Urals: Metallurgy, Machinery, and Fossil Fuels
Chapter 27: Siberia: Great Land
Chapter 28: The Far East: The Russian Pacific
Chapter 29: The Baltics: Europeysky, Not Sovetsky
Chapter 30: Belarus and Moldova: Eastern Europeans
Chapter 31: Ukraine and Crimea: Together or Not?
Chapter 32: Kazakhstan and Central Asia: The Heart of Eurasia
Chapter 33: Epilogue: Engaging with Post-Soviet Northern Eurasia
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