Музыка
Which Russian composer is known for the ballet "The Nutcracker"?
Who is Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky?
Other than Vodka, what is the most popular drink in Russia?
Popular condiment in Russia, commonly used in борщ.
Сметана
Finish the sentence:
Я люблю _____ язык
А) Русскую
Б) Русская
В) Русский
В) Русский
Where was Ms. Maltseva born?
Tomsk
Who was the lead singer of the hit song "Sigma Boy"? ;)
Who is Betsy?
Who was the first person sent into space?
Юрий Гагарин (Yuri Gagarin)
-Celebrated on April 12th every year in Russia
Thin pancakes that can be served with sweet or savory fillings.
Блины
Fill in the blank:
Я ____ по-немецкий.
A.) говорит
B.) говорят
C.) говорю
D.) говорить
C.) говорю
What did Professor Maltseva major in? (2 answers)
Language and Literature, Foreign Languages
This 20th-century Russian composer defected to the U.S. in 1972 after years of conflict with Soviet authorities and is known for The Firebird and The Rite of Spring.
Who is Igor Stravinsky?
If you are invited to a Russian friend's home, which of the following do you not take with you?
A) A box of chocolates
B) An odd number of flowers
C) An even number of flowers
B) An even number of flowers
Small dumplings, usually filled with minced meat.
Пельмени
How many grammatical cases are in Russian? (extra points if you can name all of them)
6-Russian
(Accusative, Prepositional, Genitive, Nominative, Dative, Instrumental)
Where did Mrs. Maltseva first teach in the US with the Fulbright program?
Tulsa, Oklahoma
(Тулса, Оклахома)
Российский гимн начинается словами: «Россия — священная наша держава». Что это значит по-английски?
Что такое «Russia — our sacred state»?
Что написал писалтель Толстой?
A) Война и Мир
Б) Пиковая Дама
В) Идиот
Д) Дядя Ваня
A) Война и Мир
Which of the options listed below is a молочная продукция?
A.) масло
B.) мясо
C.) марковь
A.) масло
(Translate this sentence to Russian) My favorite season is fall.
Мое любымое время года- осень.
What sport did Professor Maltseva do during her childhood?
Horseback riding
Ездить верхом
Этот инструмент в форме треугольника с тремя струнами — символ русской народной музыки.
Что такое балалайка?
Когда в России празднуется(celebrated) Рождество?
Cедьмой день январья.
Что можно купить на рынке? (Name 5 items)
Defer to Professor Malsteva.
Извините, где находится аптека?
(Translate this sentence and then answer the question with at least two directions in Russian.)
Translation: Excuse me, where is the pharmacy.
Слева, справа, или прямо.
Kakoi любимый фильм y Professor Мальцевoi?
Interstellar