Russia

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Russia Facts for Kids (Y,M)
Interesting Russia Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids. From Kids World Travel Guide, where you can see the world through children's eyes.

Russia (Y,M)
From Kids National Geographic. Fun facts and elementary information about Russian Geography, culture, people, history, economics, government, and nature.

Early Russia (M)
This six-lesson unit for grade 5 "introduces students to major geographical features of the vast lands of Russia and tells the story of how Russia grew from a small principality to a large country ruled by powerful czars."

All About Russia (Y,M,O)
From Globe Trottin' Kids

Bering Land Bridge (Y,M,O,T)
The Bering Land Bridge connects Asia to North America. The NPS website offers historical information about the park.

Russia's Regions & Roles (O)
"In this self-contained six-lesson module, students will develop an understanding of how Russia is a globally significant place and home to a diverse range of landscapes and environments." From the Royal Geographical Society

Video: Russia for Kids (Y,M)
"Russia for kids is a fun, educational adventure with Professor Propeller. Edutainment for all ages. Fly to Russia on this family friendly learning adventure."

Russia for Kids (Y,M)
From Dinolingo, this page covers customs & culture, cuisine, games, and more

Russian Crafts (Y,M)
From Activity Village, instructions for making Faberge eggs, envelope matryoshka dolls, lacquer spoons, and more

Learn Russian (O)
From Duolingo, the free language app

Introdution to Russia (Y,M)
From BBC Bitesize

How is Russia Changing? (Y,M)
From BBC Bitesize

European Russia Unit (Y,M)
From Cotton Ridge Homeschool for grades 2-4

Russia Lesson (M,O)
Lesson for grades 6-8 covering Russia's history, geography, and culture from Elephango

Video: Geography of Asia Made Easy (Y,M)
Learn some amazing facts about the countries in Asia; from Miacademy's YouTube channel

Northern & Central Asia (M)
From Georgia Virtual School: "In this module, we will study Russia, the largest country in the world, and the independent republics to the south of it."

Russia-Related Lesson Plans and Crafts & Culture Units (Y,M,O,T)
These lesson plans covering topics for K-12+ from the University of Illinois can be requested through the form at each link

Video: Ukraine and Russia: What caused the war? (O)
"In which John explores historical and political context to understand what caused the Russian government's invasion of Ukraine, and how we arrived at this awful now." Background behind the 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russia; from John Green of the Vlogbrothers

Video: Russia, the Kievan Rus, and the Mongols: Crash Course World History #20 (O)
"In which John Green teaches you how Russia evolved from a loose amalgamation of medieval principalities known as the Kievan Rus into the thriving democracy we know today."

World Fact Book: Russia (M,O)
Extensive information including photos, country facts, background, history, culture, and more from CIA.gov