Russia (882-)

A Russia (882-) is a sovereign country that occupies much of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.

• Context:
  • It can (typically) be associated with Russian Demographics.
  • It can (typically) exhibit a complex political history that has seen various forms of government, from monarchies to communist states to the current federal semi-presidential republic.
  • It can (often) bridge Europe and Asia, contributing to its diverse cultural and social landscape.
  • It can have a Russia Region which can range from having vast Arctic tundra in the north to temperate forests and steppes in the south.
  • It can influence international affairs, being a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and involved in various regional alliances and conflicts.
  • It can maintain one of the world's largest economies, heavily supported by its extensive natural resources, particularly in oil and gas sectors.
  • It can support a Russian Cultural Heritage, including contributions to art, literature, and music, often characterized by figures like Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and Tchaikovsky.
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• Example(s):
  • Kievan Rus' (882-1240) as the first unified East Slavic state, which had significant influence over Eastern Europe.
  • Grand Duchy of Moscow (1283-1547) as the precursor to the Tsardom of Russia, playing a central role in the reunification of Russian territories post-Mongol rule.
  • Tsardom of Russia (1547-1721) which began with Ivan IV (the Terrible) and continued the centralization and expansion of Russian territories.
  • Russian Empire (1721-1917) which was one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Eastern Europe across Asia to North America.
  • U.S.S.R. (1922-1991) as a socialist state that emerged after the Russian Revolution of 1917.
  • Russian Federation (1991-) as the current governmental structure since the dissolution of the U.S.S.R..
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Belarus, which, although historically part of various Russian states, is now a separate sovereign nation with its own political and cultural identity.
  • Novorossiya, a historical term and a recent political concept associated with separatist movements in Eastern Ukraine but not recognized as an independent entity separate from Ukraine or as a legal part of the Russian Federation.
  • China.
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• See: Soviet Union, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, Cold War, Space Race, Orthodox Christianity, Russian Revolution

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