Question

In Russia, which of the following occurred after the global financial crisis in 1998?

A. Large areas of farmland were bought back from foreign investors.
B. Russia became a major exporter of grain after 2001.
C. Russian farmers abandoned their farms in large numbers.
D. The Russian ruble declined in value against the dollar by about 12 percent.

Answer 1

Russia became a major exporter in grain after 2001, so the correct answer would be B.

On page 92 its says from 1996 to 2006 Russia's grain exports quadrupled (sevenfold for wheat specifically) Russia is now a major exporter of grain.

Answer 2

B. Russia became a major exporter of grain after 2001