1. Describe Russia's natural resources. What problems does Russia have accessing those resources?2. What are some problems Russia's economy has faced since the fall of Communism? Give three specific examples in your answer.
3. What are Russia's environmental problems and natural hazards? How will they affect Russia in the near future? Explain your answer.
4. Does Russia depend on foreign aid? Why? Is it important for the world economy to make Russia's new economy work? Why or why not?
5. What are Russia's ethnic divisions, religions, and languages? How have they affected the recent changes of the political structure of the former Soviet Union?
6. Compare Russia's exports and imports. Is there a trade surplus or deficit? Why or why not?
7. Describe Russia's agriculture.
8. Compare and contrast the demographic statistics of the Ukraine and Kazakistan? What conclusions do you arrive at?
9. What are the major environmental issues of the Ukraine? Does this have an affect on the future overall economic production?
10. What problems does Lithuania face after declaring independence? What strategies are being implemented to combat these problems?
11. What are the major religions of Kazakistan? Does this have bearing on the landscape? Why or shy not? and How?
12. What are the economic prospects for an developing country such as Tajikistan?