Which region of Russia is an exclave?

Kaliningrad
The Russian exclave of Kaliningrad is a political and geographic anomaly. Separated from Russia and situated on the Baltic Sea, the region is surrounded by NATO-member states Poland and Lithuania.

How did the Russian revolution change the course of the war?

How did the Russian Revolution change the course of the war? The Russian revolution changed the course of the war because, with Russia out of the war, German generals saw a chance to win the war. The Germans transferred many of its troops from the eastern front to the western front thinking it would crush the enemies.

Why is Kaliningrad separate from Russia?

The short answer is: Germany was forced to give up huge patches of its conquered land at the end of WWII. In 1945 the Potsdam Agreement was signed by the USSR (now Russia), Britain and the USA. It specifically gave Kaliningrad (known as the German Königsberg at the time) to Russia, without opposition.

Why is Kaliningrad important to Russia?

Beyond its value as a Russian stronghold in ‘enemy’ territory, Kaliningrad is useful because of its commanding position along the Suwałki Gap, a very narrow and hard-to-defend strip of land that is the only passage from Kaliningrad to Belarus, a Russian ally.

Is Putin’s Russia on his side?

Putin has his country on his side, for now, and has achieved his strategic aims, but not without some cost. Under Yeltsin, Russian pursued a policy of grudging cooperation with Nato. All that changed under Putin. Since his first interview with the BBC, Putin has insisted that Nato’s eastward expansion represents a threat to his country.

What will Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy legacy look like?

Vladimir Putin’s foreign-policy legacy is sweeping and varied: A complex and contradictory process that has changed on more than one occasion over the course of its formation.

Is Russia getting left behind in the global economy?

Russia’s role in the global economy was at its peak in 2008, but Russia is now in danger of getting left behind as the rest of the world grows faster than Russia does. There was no growth under Yeltsin. The economy contracted for a decade. But that changed suddenly and dramatically after Putin took over.

What opportunities have appeared under Putin’s leadership?

The final opportunity that has appeared under Putin is the Arctic, which — as a result of climate change — has turned into a new arena for the development of relations with the outside world and a new front for confrontation with its rivals. A number of Putin’s initiatives have not been seen through to the end.