From the perspective of a 24-year old Russian college student and resident of Moscow, write a short essay that suggests how the economic and political changes over the past 10 to 15 years have changed your life

Exchange essays with a classmate and compare your experiences.


It is expected that essays will reflect the excitement and trepidation of recent
political and economic changes; the uncertainties that these changes will bring; a greater
awareness of Western consumer culture; recognition of social and health conditions, including
domestic violence and alcoholism; a mixture of positive and negative economic conditions, such
as housing shortages and reduced employment opportunities, offset by growth in some sectors.

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What is cultural syncretism?

A) the blending of cultural forces to create a new, synergistic form of culture B) the adoption of popular culture by a local ethnic group C) the replacement of local cultural traditions with popular culture D) the rejection of popular culture by a local ethnic group E) the elimination of local cultures caused by the spread of popular culture

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Suppose the surface air temperature is 66°F. If the base of a cumulus congestus cloud directly above you is 2,000 feet, what would be the approximate temperature at an altitude of 5,000 feet above you inside the cloud? (Hint: the dry adiabatic rate is 5.5°F per 1,000 feet, the moist adiabatic rate is 3.0°F per 1,000 feet.)

a. 55°F b. 49°F c. 46°F d. 41°F e. 32°F

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The term for an ancient climate is _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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