Often paired with Alexeev’s textbook, these maps emphasize regional economic zones and the distribution of natural resources .

Use small, neat, printed letters. If a name doesn't fit, use a number and create a legend at the bottom.

Use colored pencils only. Never use markers or wax crayons , as they bleed through the paper and obscure other details.

The traditional set of contour maps focuses on Russia's administrative divisions, population, and industrial sectors.

The 9th-grade curriculum centers on "Geography of Russia: Economy and Regions". Major map assignments typically include:

Detailed mapping of the Central, Ural, Siberian, and Far Eastern regions.