1. For RUSSIA, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the questions below, read the info under “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources.”

2. For RUSSIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why has the British prime minister accused Russia of orchestrating the poison attack on the former Russian spy and his daughter?
c) How has Russia responded to the accusations?
d) Read the “Background” under the questions. What do you think would be the strongest/most effective actions from the British government should the accusations prove true? Explain your answer.