Nationally, about 2 percent of tenured faculty are dismissed in a typical year. If it is difficult --- purposely difficult --- to fire a tenured professor, it's also very hard to become one. The probationary period averages three years for community colleges and seven years at four-year colleges.
Learn about the breed. The Russian Blue is a type of purebred or pedigree cat. The origins of the breed are unknown, but it is believed they originated in the Archangel Islands in North Russia. The weather there is extremely harsh in winter, which is why the Russian Blue developed such a thick, plush coat for insulation.
Animals in Russia. Russia is home to many interesting animals, including a few that are native to the country. Among these is the Amur tiger, which is the largest member of the cat family and the only one known to live in a snowy climate.This tiger is native to Russia, and lives in the Amur-Ussuri region of the Siberian Alps.nimals in Russia. Russia is home to many interesting animals, including a few that are native to the country. Among these is the Amur tiger, which is the largest member of the cat family and the only one known to live in a snowy climate.