1. Discuss how major river and rail corridors have shaped the geography of population and economic development in the region. Provide specific examples. 2. Contrast Soviet and post-Soviet migration...

1. Discuss how major river and rail corridors have shaped the geography of population and economic development in the region. Provide specific examples.

2. Contrast Soviet and post-Soviet migration patterns within the Russian domain, and identify the changing forces at work.

3. Describe some of the major land-use zones in the modern Russian city, and suggest why it is important to understand the impact of Soviet-era planning within such settings.