| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CRIMEA | Strategic region in Russia. |
| ROUT | "Strategic withdrawal" in Russia. |
| ROSTOV | Strategic city in Russia. |
| ONEGA | Strategic lake in North Russia. |
| OREL | Region in Russia. |
| URAL | ... Industrial Region, in Russia |
| MARI | Autonomous area in Gorki region of Russia. |
