Preview Questions

1. How many time zones does Russia have?
   
2. Locate maritime St. Petersburg on a climate distribution map. What is its average temperature in July and January?
   
3. Which city is closer to the North Pole: St. Petersburg, New York, Tokyo, or Beijing?
   
4. Where is the city of Vologda within the region of Vologda? Why is its northern location important?
   
5. Explain the role of collective farming in the centrally planned economy of the former Soviet Union.