(Courtesy CNN.com) CULTURE Culture is defined as a system of values and norms. ... We will be evaluating Russia and how these aspects or culture are displayed in their society. ... Other parts of Russian culture involve their folktales. Story telling is a world-renowned aspect of Russian culture. ... From this ambiance Russia created a culture thickened with stories, which were tied in and connected to its roots. ...

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She made Russia into a country active in the political, economic, and social styles of the rest of Europe, and led it to become a known power in the continent. ... Catherine the Great had a brilliant vision for Russia to bring prosperity, order, and justice to her vast empire, seeking to develop a national culture to rival Europe's great capitals. ... Rightfully named, she expanded culture and art, by building new schools, hospitals, founded the Hermit-Age (a famous art museum in St, Petersburg), granting the people freedom of speech and press, the right to private property, and the freed...

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Despite the ongoing debates over the borders of Europe, most of the scholars tend to consider the region to be the south-eastern angle of Europe. ... Located at the meeting point of southeastern Europe and western borders of Asia this region was historically under the influence of Roman Empire, Greeks and later Mongols, Persians, and Turks. ... During that time Georgia, located near the Black Sea region was influenced by Greek culture, Armenians by Byzantine Empire and later by Greeks, but Azerbaijan tribes were influenced by Persian culture. ... But only Turkic conquest in 11th century set up...

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After collapsing of Communist Block in Europe USA's administration begun to launch new order in Europe. The main tool being used to extend its influence in Europe was NATO. ... Russia's weakness has been used largely by the US, which increased its manor in Europe to the greatest extent since the beginning of the Cold War. The last European country being included before 90s to NATO was Spain and it was in 1982. ... "The Clinton administration reneged on that commitment when it decided to expand NATO to Eastern Europe". ...

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I The Russian Far East Russia is usually regarded as a European country, but it is at the same time an Asian and Pacific country. ... Necessary foods and other consumer goods have been provided by the European Russia and other Republics, which are far to the west. ... Although there are still high hurdles between the Western Europe and the Eastern Europe at the national level in the integration process, the integration of the both parts of the Europe is making steady progress at the micro level. At the level of municipalities which are adjacent to each other, on the borders of Czech and Pola...

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Emerging Markets Index of Morgan Stanley's consists of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey. Some of the Developing countries are known as the emerging markets. Their co...

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As victory inched nearer, Stalin seemed determined to make the Soviet Union dominant in Europe. ... After Germany fell, he used Red Army troops to forcibly install Communist governments in Eastern Europe and further his country's interests around the world. ...

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Lenin's N.E.P had bought some advances to Russia but the Soviet Union was still very backwards in comparison to the rest of Europe. ... As Hitler took more power in Europe these arguments became more and more convincing to a country faced with a barrage of anti-Communist resentment from the capitalist states, and were justified when in 1941, Hitler broke his agreement with Stalin and mounted an invasion on the USSR. ...

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Background Information Leon Trotsky is indeed a man that has a lot of impact on the Russian history. He was born in the 19th century, specifically in the year 1879, in November 7th and his real name, Jewish name, was Lev Davidovich Bronshtein (Service, 2009). He is known for his various ranks that i...

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