Eastern European Info Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the EM Eastern Europe index?

  MSCI EMERGING MARKETS Eastern EUROPE INDEX. The MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Eastern Europe Index captures large and mid cap representation across 4 Emerging Markets (EM) countries* in Eastern Europe. With 48 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization.

• What are the main geographical features of Europe?

  It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south, Asia to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the West. Europe is a wealthy continent and is the center of the West and Western Democracy. Europe has been the home to a variety of civilizations including Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire.

• What is the MSCI Emerging Markets Eastern Europe index?

  The MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Eastern Europe Index captures large and mid cap representation across 4 Emerging Markets (EM) countries* in Eastern Europe. With 45 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market

• What is Europe History Unit 6th grade?

  6thGrade Social Studies Europe History Unit Information Milestones Domain/Weight: History 29% Purpose/Goal(s): The intent of this unit is to provide the student with the historical background of the 20thand 21stcenturies that led to the issues facing Europe today. It is not a complete history of the region. This standard links to 7th grade.

• How did the Soviet Union rise to power in Eastern Europe?

  The brutal rule of Iosif STALIN (1928-53) strengthened communist rule and Russian dominance of the Soviet Union at a cost of tens of millions of lives. After defeating Germany in World War II as part of an alliance with the US (1939-1945), the USSR expanded its territory and influence in Eastern Europe and emerged as a global power.

• What type of economy does Russia have?

  Russia has undergone significant changes since the collapse of the Soviet Union, moving from a centrally planned economy towards a more market-based system. Both economic growth and reform have stalled in recent years, however, and Russia remains a predominantly statist economy with a high concentration of wealth in officials' hands.

• When did the Russian Federation start and end?

  25 December 1991 (from the Soviet Union; Russian SFSR renamed Russian Federation); notable earlier dates: 1157 (Principality of Vladimir-Suzdal created); 16 January 1547 (Tsardom of Muscovy established); 22 October 1721 (Russian Empire proclaimed); 30 December 1922 (Soviet Union established)

• How did the Russian Empire expand?

  In the early 17th century, a new ROMANOV Dynasty continued this policy of expansion across Siberia to the Pacific. Under PETER I (ruled 1682-1725), hegemony was extended to the Baltic Sea and the country was renamed the Russian Empire. During the 19th century, more territorial acquisitions were made in Europe and Asia.