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Geography and Heritage of Russia and Eastern Europe Chapter 32 Section 1; Geographic Setting Chapter Perspective From its small beginnings more than 1,000 years ago, Russia grew into the largest country in the world. By the 1800s, the Russian Empire stretched from Eastern Europe across much of Asia and included many ethnic, religious, and cultural groups. Chapter Themes Severe climates, ethnic diversity, and the absence of natural barriers affected Russia’s development. Early Russia absorbed Byzantine influences. Much later, western ideas had a major impact on Russia. Czarist Russia was an au