Russian Food
What fermented drink made from bread is popular in Russia?
Kvass
How many time zones are there in Russia?
11
This composer created "The Nutcracker."
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
It's the residence of the President of Russia.
The Kremlin
Which city lies on the banks of the Neva River and has many canals?
St Petersburg
It's made with cabbage, beetroots, onions, carrots, potatoes and (often) meat.
Borsch
A musical triangle that decided it wanted to be a guitar but was too lazy to grow strings.
Balalaika
I was born in a small village near Arkhangelsk. I walked to Moscow to study, revolutionized chemistry, and established Moscow State University. Who am I?
Mikhail Lomonosov
You’ll find me deep and crystal clear,
The world’s deepest lake, I’m very near.
In Siberia I proudly lie,
Where fish swim deep and birds fly high.
Lake Baikal
Which ancient city, known for its kremlins, is located on the banks of the Volga River?
Kazan
What are the ingredients of the most famous Russian salad?
Olivier (mayonnaise, pickled cucumbers, peas, sausage, eggs, potatoes)
How many countries does Russia have borders with?
14
I was a modern artist who started a new art style. I surprised everyone by painting just a plain black square on a white background. Who am I?
Kazimir Malevich
Which palace in St. Petersburg was home to Russian emperors?
Winter Palace
The statue shows a woman in motion. She raises a sword high with her right arm and looks back over her shoulder. Her left arm is stretched out, inviting others to follow her. The statue encourages the people of the Soviet Union to move forward and defeat their enemies. Where is the statue?
The Motherland Calls is in Volgograg.
Flour, milk, eggs, salt, sugar, baking powder. What dish is it?
Blini.
It's 10 o'clock in Moscow. What's the time in Kaliningrad?
It's 9 o'clock.
He was the last Tsar of Russia
Nicholas II
Name Russia's longest river, the biggest lake, the highest mountain.
The Lena, The Caspian Sea, Mount Elbrus.
In which city does the New Year start the earliest: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Vladivostok, or Khabarovsk?
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (+9)
Vladivostok, Khabarovsk (+7)
It's a kind of soup. People eat it in the summer. What's the name? Can you remember 5 main ingredients?
Okroshka (sausage, eggs, radished, cucumbers, kvass, mayonnaise)
What can you see on the Russian coat of arms?
The coat of arms of Russia is an eagle with two heads. It has three crowns. It holds a scepter and an orb in its claws. In the middle there is a shield with a man on a horse who is killing a dragon.
I was the most famous prima ballerina of the early 20th century. I traveled the world with my own company, and a famous fruit-and-meringue dessert was named in my honor. Who am I?
Anna Pavlova
Which mountain range forms part of the border between Europe and Asia in Russia?
The Ural Mountains
This city is on the most valued banknote.
Khabarovsk.