GEO 131 Chapter 2A: Chapter 2A Summary
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Most of the russian realm lies at high latitudes, shut out by mountains and deserts: has been a geographic problem for russian rulers and governments. All russian maritime outlets are restricted in some way: black sea ports require navigation through narrow straits across turkish territories. The collapse of the soviet union created political, economic and social conditions that continue to produce negative demographic effects. George endures russian political, economic and even military intervention. Azerbaijan seeks to avoid having to depend on russian transit for its energy exports. Armenia views russia as its most dependable ally. In transition zones, the geographic features of russia spill over into neighboring realms, sometimes creating social and political problems for the adjacent countries affected. A prominent north-south mountain range extends from the arctic ocean to. The russian plain is the eastern continuation of the northern european lowland,
