Countries: Commonwealth of Independent States
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| These sites are about the countries that make up the Commonwealth of Independent States. The following countries are included: Belarus, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. There is information about the Chernobyl disaster and the problems with Lake Baikal. Includes a link to an eThemes Resource on Russia. |
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Grade Level:
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Resource Links:
| Fact Monster: Commonwealth of Independent States
Read about the union of the former republics of the USSR.
World Flag Database: CIS
View the flag of the Commonwealth of Independent States. Scroll down the page and click on different countries to view their national flags. NOTE: The site includes ads.
ThinkQuest: A Kids Life in Russia
Read a letter from a Russian girl and learn about the county as she describes it. Click on thumbnails to see larger images.
Enchanted Learning: Map of Ukraine
Learn about Ukraine and its geography and natural resources. The page has printouts and short quizzes.
ThinkQuest: Welcome to Ukraine and its Beauty!
This student-created site has extensive information about Ukraine.
ThinkQuest: Armenian Language Guide
Select the "Sightseeing" button to learn about famous places in Armenia.
ThinkQuest: Exploring Armenia
Read about Armenia's culture, cities, and famous people. Click the picture to enter the site.
Enchanted Learning: Russian Activities
This page has many activities, printouts, and quizzes about Russian colors, fruits and vegetables, seasons, and more.
Enchanted Learning: Middle East
Here are outline maps of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Click on the "Flags of the Middle East" link and icon to view flags of these former USSR republics.
Earth & Sky: Kids Radio Show
Read about the possibility of Lake Baikal becoming an ocean.
National Geographic News
This article is about the ecological problems of Lake Baikal. NOTE: The site includes ads, and some of the external sites include guestbooks.
Fact Monster: Belarus
Here is a map of Belarus. Click on "Belarus Profile" to read about this country.
Fact Monster: Moldova
Here is a map of Moldova. Click on "Moldova Profile" to read about this country.
Fact Monster: Azerbaijan
Here is a map of Azerbaijan. Click on " Azerbaijan Profile" to read about this country.
Fact Monster: Kazakhstan
Here is a map of Kazakhstan. Click on " Kazakhstan Profile" to read about this country.
Fact Monster: Kyrgyzstan
Here is a map of Kyrgyzstan. Click on " Kyrgyzstan Profile" to read about this country.
Fact Monster: Uzbekistan
Here is a map of Uzbekistan. Click on " Uzbekistan Profile" to read about this country.
Fact Monster: Turkmenistan
Here is a map of Turkmenistan. Click on " Turkmenistan Profile" to read about this country.
ThinkQuest: Welcome to Siberia!
This student-created site has information about Siberia's geography and climate. Includes maps, routes guide, and photographs.
ThinkQuest: Chernobyl: A Nuclear Disaster
The site is dedicated to Chernobyl Disaster in Ukraine. Learn how the nuclear explosion affected nature in the country and around the world. Take a quiz to see how much you have learned about this tragedy.
ThinkQuest: Chernobyl
View children drawings dedicated to Chernobyl Disaster. Click on the "History" at the left column to learn about the history and chronology of the tragic events.
Fact Monster: Chernobyl
Read here about tragic events in Ukrainian Chernobyl city in April of 1986 and its affect to other countries.
Images of World Banknotes
Select the "Banknotes of Asia" link and choose Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to see these countries' currency. Select the "Banknotes of Europe" link to see bills of Belarus, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine.
eThemes Resource: Country: Russia
Learn about Russia's geography, language, culture, food, and history. Take a virtual tour of the Red Square and view many photographs of Russian people and places. Learn simple Russian words. There are also online games and quizzes.
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