During World War II, the Soviet authority moved many factories to its foothills, which have long been regarded as the major mineral base of Russia.
To the west of this mountain range lies the Pechora basin, which includes the Illych and Usa rivers, and to its east lies the Ob basin. This mountain range rises from the Kara Sea in the north, and its nether-polar region contains its highest peaks, including Mount Karpinsky, and the highest peak of this mountain range, Mount Narodnaya. During World War II, the Soviet authority moved many factories to its foothills, which have long been regarded as the major mineral base of Russia. For 10 points, identify this mountain range that is considered the natural boundary between northern Asia and Europe.
To the west of this mountain range lies the Pechora basin, which includes the Illych and Usa rivers, and to its east lies the Ob basin.
{Ural} Mountains or {Uralskiye} gory