Across
- 2. a form of the Greek alphabet used in Russia, brought by Orthodox missionaries.
- 4. longest single rail line in the world that runs from Moscow to Vladivostok.
- 5. the capital of Georgia.
- 7. one of the most important rivers in western Russia.
- 15. factories that process metal ores, process copper and iron.
- 17. Vast area between the Urals and the Pacific ocean, known as a frozen tundra.
- 19. region of the Caucasus Mountains that face ethnic conflicts today.
- 20. a response to something.
- 22. harsh Soviet labor camps often located in Siberia.
Down
- 1. styled after western European cities, served as Russia's capital and home of the Czars for 200 years.
- 3. mountain range of Southern Russia, the Caucasus region gets its name from this region.
- 6. the capital of Armenia.
- 8. moutain range that separates Asia and Europe.
- 9. characteristics.
- 10. a radical Russian Communist group, seized power in the Russian Revolution.
- 11. Russia's captial and most populated city.
- 12. Russian country houses, where they can garden and enjoy the fresh air.
- 13. Sea that borders the Caucasus Mountains to the west.
- 14. ancient city started by the Kievan Rus, now capital of Ukraine.
- 16. vast evergreen forest south of Siberia.
- 18. the capital Azerbaijan.
- 21. leader of Russia, Russian for "caesar".