Reflecting on the Changing Demographics of Russia

Why did the percentage of Russian people living in the countryside decrease over time?

A. Industrialization and urbanization

B. Economic migration

C. Ethnic population growth in urban centers

D. Historical demographic distribution

Answer:

A. Industrialization and urbanization

Historically, up to 90 percent of Russians lived in countryside areas. This changed with industrialization and a shift towards urban living, especially after the Soviet era. Today, a significant rural population exists in places like Kalmykia, but the exact percentage requires current statistics.

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