Geography
Watch at least three of the following short videos from Frontline World. Here is the link – http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/.

Here are some suggestions (if they don’t function just visit the site and choose an alternative):

Russia: Putin’s Plan: http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/russia703/ Russia: Putin vs. NGO’s: http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/rough/2007/05/russia_putin_vs.html Russia: Island on the Edge: http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/rough/2007/05/russia_island_o.html

you should discuss the following set of issues:

Please describe some of the challenges (political, economic, social, military, etc.) facing Russia since the collapse of the former Soviet Union. How have Russian leaders (such as Yeltsin and Putin) attempted to deal with these conditions? What do you think of Vladimir Putin’s efforts to restore Russia to superpower status and his approach to leadership? Please be specific with your answers.