russian far east (russia)

"A young field scientist and conservationist tracks the elusive Blakiston's Fish Owl in the forbidding reaches of eastern Russia"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a brief history of the relationship between the U.S. and Russia, and highlights the events surrounding the 2016 presidential election that suggested Russia was hacking American computers and influencing the election. Includes a list of essential facts, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Reports on the condition of the Siberian tiger species at the end of the twentieth century, providing information about the Siberian Tiger Project which was established to study and protect the dwindling population, and discussing the origins and evolution of the tiger.

Describes the field trip of eleven Cub Scouts from Alaska to Provideniya, a small town in the Soviet Far East.