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After the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia struggled with all of the following except :
Soil Formation
The process by which soils are formed through the influence of weathering, organisms, parent material, topography, and time.
Weathering
The breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on Earth's surface, which can occur through processes like frost action, acid rain, or plant root growth.
Epiphytes
Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants for physical support, obtaining nutrients and moisture from the air, rain, or debris accumulating around them, rather than the soil.
Photosynthetic
Relating to photosynthesis, the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy stored in glucose.