Overview:
The border between the Russian empire/Soviet Union and Europe is divided into two parts.
In the North:
see page Northern European Plains - corridor between Europe and Russia
In the South:
Carpathian Mountains, a barrier that has divided the Russian empire from Europe for centuries, and which the Russians breached in World War II, partly defining the Cold War. Romania, Ukraine, Moldova and even southern Poland cannot be understood without understanding the role the Carpathians play in uniting them and dividing them.
The Carpathian Mountains form a rough boundary between the Russians and the rest of Europe from Slovakia to the south. These mountains are not particularly tall, but they are rugged, with scattered villages and few good roads. The Carpathians have belonged at various times to all of the countries in the region, but the Carpathians are not easily controlled. Even today, bandits rule parts of it. It is not impossible to move an army across it, but it is not easy, either.
Read more: Geopolitical Journey, Part 2: Borderlands | STRATFOR
Read more: Geopolitical Journey, Part 1: The Traveler | STRATFOR
Satellite image of the Carpathians
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpathian_Mountains
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