The Russian National Government
Famous people
Non-official symbols
The Russian national holidays and festivals
Russian cities
100

What is the official name of the country?

the Russian Federation

100

The best Russian landscape painter.

Isaac Levitan

100

A set of wooden dolls placed one inside another.

A matryoshka doll.

100

This festival marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring and Lent.

Maslenitsa.

100

What is the capital of Russia?

Moscow

200

How many republics are there in the Russian Federation?

There are 24 republics in the Russian Federation.

200

A famous Russian army officer, marshal of the USSR.

Georgy Zhukov

200

Special tea-urn placed in the middle and drink hot strong tea.

A samovar.

200

This day is celebrated with all-night services in church.

Orthodox Christmas

200

This city lies on both banks of the Nothern Dvina.

Arkhangelsk

300

Who was the first Russian President?

Mikhail Gorbachev

300

The first Russian cosmonaut.

Yuri Gagarin.

300

The national footwear made of wool.

Valenki.

300

This is a new holiday in Russia to celebrate the unity of the nation.

Day of People's Unity.

300

This city was the capital of the Russian Empire.

Saint Petersburg.

400

What is the highest law of the Russian Federation?

The Constitution

400

The greatest poet and writer. Died after a duel.

Alexander Pushkin.

400

The plucking string instrument that resembles a guitar.

The balalaika.

400

This holiday is devoted to soldiers and officers and everyone else who ever defended the country or is in the Army.

The Motherland Defender's Day.

400

The Russian exclave between Poland and Lithuania on the Baltic Sea.

Kaliningrad

500

Who is the Head of the Russian Federation?

The President.

500

A Russian composer. Created beautiful music for operas and ballets.

Peter Tchaikovsky

500

One of Russia's favorite animals, a hero of many legends and fairytales.

The bear.

500

The main Orthodox festival when people colour eggs and enjoy traditional Russian dishes.

Easter.

500

This city is situated on the eastern side of the Ural mountain range.

Ekaterinburg

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