Ivan III
Kiev and Novgorod were principalities. I think the term is no longer in use in Russia anymore, as nobility was more or less wiped out during the revolution.
Lenin wanted to strengthen Russia by technologically advancing the country. He also wanted to strengthen Russia by removing it from World War 2 and further uniting the country.
Moscow played a crucial role in the growth of Russia by serving as a political, economic, and cultural center. Its strategic location facilitated trade and communication between various regions, while the rise of the Grand Duchy of Moscow in the late medieval period helped unify fragmented Russian principalities under a centralized authority. The city's prominence continued to grow, especially during the reign of Ivan III and Ivan IV, who expanded territorial boundaries and strengthened Moscow's influence, ultimately leading to the establishment of Russia as a major power.
Belarus supplies Russia on economy related conditions. Belarus and Russia have also strengthened lines of communication for better trading routes. They have helped each other flourish.
Yes. Several areas in Russia are prone to earthquakes.
Several lakes 'touch' Russia. Please be more specific
No- Russia does not border Vietnam. In fact, it is several thousand miles away.
Nationalism played a vital role in uniting the nation-states of Germany and Italy which had previously resisted attempts at unification even though the peoples of various small principalities shared linguistic and cultural traits. Conversely, nationalism played a strong part in ripping up large multi-ethnic empires like Austria-Hungary, Russia, and the Ottoman Empire, with the latter being beset by Greek, Bulgarian, and Serbian independence movements that actually achieved success.
German troops flooded the Western Front after their victory in the East. With Lenin's promise of peace fulfilled, Communism's hold on Russia was strengthened. The Ref Army could be diverted into a civil war against the remaining Tsarist forces.
There are several political powers that have assured Russia that they will support them- and they have changed over the years.
Do you mean Moscow? Yes, it is the capital city. Do you mean mosques (Muslim places of worship9? Yes, there are several mosques in Russia.
Near Schelkovo, Moscow region, Russia there several military bases and air force bases.