This raised relief map of Russia is a type of hypsometric map, communicating three-dimensional information. It is interesting how the site describes the map: "It depicts the spirit of vast and mighty Russian territory; shows the dynamics of life and business activities." This hints toward why a cartographer might choose the raised relief type of map, which seems like a relatively fragile method of showing the actual landscape. Here the entire purpose is effect, rather than functionality.
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