The Columbian Exchange is the term meaning the period of time in which cultural and biological exchanges took place between the Old and the New worlds. It included the exchange of plants, animals, diseases and technology between the Native Americans and the Europeans. I hope the answer helps you.<span />
With a country as big as Russia, it is hard to give you an accurate estimation. Siberia is known for some of the coldest winters in the world, reaching a very dangerous -35 degrees Celsius. The north pole of cold has a record breaking -69 degree celsius winters. over 65% of Russia is covered by permafrost. There is a humid continental climate as well.
WEATHER MAP IS THE ANSWER