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HOKKAI GAKUEN SUMMER HOKKAI GAKUEN SUMMER EXCHANGEEXCHANGE

(IDST 2850 & 3850)(IDST 2850 & 3850)

IDST 2850: IDST 2850: Study Tour of JapanStudy Tour of Japan IDST 3850: IDST 3850: Field Research in Japan Field Research in Japan (optional with additional tuition fees)(optional with additional tuition fees) Admission by application and interview Admission by application and interview Instructors:Instructors: Ian MacLachlan and Diane Clark Ian MacLachlan and Diane Clark Approximate Dates: Summer Session IApproximate Dates: Summer Session I Pre-Departure class schedule: May 1-May 28 TBA Pre-Departure class schedule: May 1-May 28 TBA Travel Dates: May 28 – June 26 (to be confirmed)Travel Dates: May 28 – June 26 (to be confirmed)

Travel PlanTravel Plan

Lethbridge-Kitami - flyLethbridge-Kitami - fly– KitamiKitami 11 days11 days

Kitami-Sapporo - coachKitami-Sapporo - coach– Sapporo 11 daysSapporo 11 days

Sapporo-Osaka - flySapporo-Osaka - fly– Kyoto, Hiroshima 4 daysKyoto, Hiroshima 4 days

Osaka-Lethbridge - flyOsaka-Lethbridge - fly

To learn more: To learn more: Information SessionsInformation Sessions

Monday, 24 January 4:30-5:30 Monday, 24 January 4:30-5:30 – U-Hall D631U-Hall D631

Tuesday, 25 January 4:30-5:30 Tuesday, 25 January 4:30-5:30 – U-Hall B660 U-Hall B660

Wednesday, 26 January 12:00-Wednesday, 26 January 12:00-13:0013:00– U-Hall C640U-Hall C640

Details of ExchangeDetails of Exchange

Approximate Cost:Approximate Cost: $2,500 (includes course $2,500 (includes course tuition, airfare, accommodation & meals),tuition, airfare, accommodation & meals),– plus spending money $500-1,000.plus spending money $500-1,000.

Further InformationFurther Information:: Tracy Warwick: 329 2041 (away 17-21 Jan)Tracy Warwick: 329 2041 (away 17-21 Jan) Glen Allen: 329 2768Glen Allen: 329 2768 (Mgr Intl Student (Mgr Intl Student

Centre)Centre) Ian MacLachlan: 329 2076 (Geography)Ian MacLachlan: 329 2076 (Geography)

Russia I (reprise)Russia I (reprise)

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Map test, Feb 1Map test, Feb 1

Russian RealmRussian Realm

Transcaucasian Republics

Kazakhstan (Transition zone)

Major Geographic QualitiesMajor Geographic Qualities Immense territorial state (11 time Immense territorial state (11 time

zones!)zones!) Northernmost large and populous Northernmost large and populous

country country Former world colonial powerFormer world colonial power A comparatively small (<145 million) A comparatively small (<145 million)

and concentrated populationand concentrated population Concentrated in the westConcentrated in the west Multicultural: 21 internal republics Multicultural: 21 internal republics

(ethnic)(ethnic) Landlocked: Few portsLandlocked: Few ports

Russia’s DimensionsRussia’s Dimensions Gulf of Finland to Bering SeaGulf of Finland to Bering Sea 7575°°N to 45N to 45°°N (Salt Lake City) N (Salt Lake City) Russia is 76.6% of total territory of Russia is 76.6% of total territory of

the former USSR (17,075,400 km the former USSR (17,075,400 km ~twice the size of Canada).~twice the size of Canada).

Massive land area in Siberia and Massive land area in Siberia and the far east is sparsely settledthe far east is sparsely settled

……but not unspoiledbut not unspoiled

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Russia and North America: Size and latitude comparison

ClimatologyClimatology ClimateClimate

– Average weather conditions for a given Average weather conditions for a given area over an extended period of timearea over an extended period of time

WeatherWeather– Refers to the atmospheric conditions at a Refers to the atmospheric conditions at a

specific time and locationspecific time and location Russia’s ClimateRussia’s Climate

– High latitudeHigh latitude– ContinentalityContinentality– Physiography shuts out warm Physiography shuts out warm

subtropical air massessubtropical air masses

Russian ClimateRussian Climate

3 natural features:3 natural features: LatitudeLatitude ContinentalityContinentality Location of major mountainsLocation of major mountains

Russia-Canada Climate Similarities Russia-Canada Climate Similarities

Canadian Continental Climate

Climate as a Restrictive Climate as a Restrictive Element in RussiaElement in Russia

AgricultureAgriculture– Short growing seasonsShort growing seasons– Drought proneDrought prone– Erosion (accelerated by snow melt)Erosion (accelerated by snow melt)

Settlement patterns & transportationSettlement patterns & transportation IndustryIndustry

– High energy consumptionHigh energy consumption– Specialized equipment and facilitiesSpecialized equipment and facilities– ExtractiveExtractive

PermafrostPermafrost Spring and fall mudSpring and fall mud Investment in special equipment and facilitiesInvestment in special equipment and facilities

Grand Duchy of MuscovyGrand Duchy of Muscovy(Czar Ivan the Terrible - 1547-1584)(Czar Ivan the Terrible - 1547-1584)

(Czar Peter the Great- 1682-1725)(Czar Peter the Great- 1682-1725)Western Orientation - St PetersburgWestern Orientation - St Petersburg

Czarina Catherine the Great Czarina Catherine the Great (1760-1796) Expands south and east(1760-1796) Expands south and east

Growth of the Russian Empire

Growth Of the Russian Empire

Forward Capital

Capital city positioned in potentially contested territory, usually near an international border, confirming the state’s presence in the region

Union of Soviet Union of Soviet Socialist RepublicsSocialist Republics

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics: DevolutionDevolution

RSFSRRSFSR Baltic RepublicsBaltic Republics::

– EstoniaEstonia– LatviaLatvia– LithuaniaLithuania

European Republics:European Republics:– Belorussia (White Russia) - now BelarusBelorussia (White Russia) - now Belarus– UkraineUkraine– Moldova (Moldavia)Moldova (Moldavia)

Transcaucasus:Transcaucasus:– GeorgiaGeorgia– ArmeniaArmenia– Azerbaijan (with Armenian exclave)Azerbaijan (with Armenian exclave)

Central Asian Republics:Central Asian Republics:– Kazakhstan (huge)Kazakhstan (huge)– UzbekistanUzbekistan– TurkmenistanTurkmenistan– KirghizistanKirghizistan– TajikistanTajikistan

Union of Soviet Union of Soviet Socialist RepublicsSocialist Republics

Russia’s physiographic regions

RUSSIANPLAIN

Ural Mountains

• Traditional eastern boundary of Europe • Novaya Zemlya • North-south length covers 2500 kms• Central Urals are lowest: several key crossing places• Forest and mineral resources were basis for Soviet industrialization and war machine