Music
This Russian composer wrote The Nutcracker
Who is Pyotr Tchaikovsky?
Viktor Vasnetsov painted what in 1898?
What are the Three Bogatyrs?
War and Peace was written by this Russian author.
Who is Leo Tolstoy?
The last tsar of Russia was named _____.
Who is Nicholas II?
This popular Uzbek singer is known for songs like "Lola".
What is Lola?
This band was co-founded by Viktor Tsoi.
What is Kino?
This traditional Uzbek textile art, which uses a technique of tying and dyeing fabric, is known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs.
What is ikat?
This Kazakh poet, known for his works in the 19th century, wrote "The Book of Words" and is celebrated for his influence on Kazakh philosophy and literature.
Who is Abai Kunanbayev?
The Bolsheviks were led by this man in 1917.
Who is Vladimir Lenin?
This Russian singer has represented Russia twice in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Who is Sergey Lazarev
Flight of the Bumblebee was composed by this Russian composer.
Who is Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov?
This Russian movement, led by Kandinsky, focused on abstraction.
What is the Suprematist movement
The Master and Margarita was banned in the USSR for years-- who wrote it?
Who is Mikhail Bulgakov?
This Uzbek ruler founded the Timurid Empire in the 14th century.
Who is Tamerlane (Timur)?
This Kazakh rapper is known for his hits like "Meni Kieli" and has a significant following in Central Asia.
Who is Scriptonite?
This Kazakh dance, often performed to traditional folk music, showcases fast footwork and expressive hand movements.
What is the Kara Zhorga?
This Russian-born artist designed The Persistence of Memory ballet costumes.
Who is Marc Chagall?
This novel by Dostoevsky features the character Raskolnikov.
What is Crime and Punishment?
This leader denounced Stalin's crimes in 1956.
Who is Nikita Khruschev?
This Russian animated character, a small furry creature, is beloved in both Russia and Japan.
Who is Cheburashka?
In WW2, Shostakovich wrote the ____ Symphony.
What is the Leningrad Symphony?
The Bronze Horseman is a famous statue of this Russian leader.
Who is Peter the Great?
This Tajik poet, often referred to as the "Persian Shakespeare," is famous for his epic poem "Khosrow and Shirin," which is a central piece of Persian and Tajik literary tradition.
Who is Nezami Ganjavi?
The Registan, a UNESCO-listed complex of madrasahs, is located in this historic city.
What is Samarkand?
This Soviet director made the sci-fi classic Stalker and is considered one of cinema's greatest filmmakers.
Who is Andrei Tarkovsky?
This traditional Kazakh musical instrument, a two-stringed lute with a pear-shaped body, is often used in folk music and epic storytelling.
What is the dombra?
This famous form of Uzbek textile art, known for its intricate hand-embroidered patterns, is often used for wall hangings, bedspreads, and decorative coverings.
What is suzani?
The first known full manuscript of "The Epic Manas" was written down in this century.
What is the 19th century?
After its independence from the Soviet Union, this country's first president remained in power for nearly 30 years before stepping down in 2019.
What is Kazakhstan
This internationally famous Kazakh singer, known for his incredible vocal range, gained global recognition after competing in the Chinese talent show SInger 2017