Across
- 2. River that forms part of the border between Russia and China
- 4. Railroad stretching from Moscow to Vladivostok
- 7. Iconic Russian building with colorful domes
- 8. Saltwater lake affected by overfishing
- 10. Economy Economic system used by the Soviet Union where the government controlled production
- 12. The capital city of Russia
- 15. Russia is engaged in a military conflict with this nation
- 17. Fertile “black earth” soil found in the steppes
- 18. Famous Russian nesting dolls
- 19. Deepest lake in the world, known as the “Jewel of Siberia”
- 20. The president of Russia
Down
- 1. Large public square in Moscow whose name means “Beautiful Square”
- 3. Mountains that divide European Russia from Asian Russia
- 5. Region east of the Ural Mountains known for cold climate and resources
- 6. Shrinking sea between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
- 9. Traditional Russian tea kettles
- 11. Longest river in Europe; important for transportation and power
- 13. Traditional portable homes used by nomadic people
- 14. Waterway separating Asia from North America
- 16. Nuclear disaster in 1986 that caused radiation pollution