Who is the president of Russia?
Vladimir Putin
Which Russian freshwater lake is the largest in the world?
Lake baikel
What is the main religion in Russia?
Orthodox Christian denomination
What is Russia's mascot animal?
The Russian Bear
The Russian bear is a widespread symbol for Russia, used in cartoons, articles and dramatic plays since as early as the 16th century, and relating alike to the Russian Empire, the Russian Provisional Government and Russian.
What is Russia's national dish?
Pelmeni
The Kate Bush song title 'Babooshka' is taken from a Russian word, what does Babushka mean in English?
Grandmother
Which river is widely regarded as the national river of Russia?
The Volga
Is Christianity allowed in Russia?
Russia adopted a law making it unconstitutional to be a Christian, even though the Russian constitution says you are free to profess any faith.
What is Russia's national bird?
The national bird of Russia is an Eagle.
What food does Vladimir Putin eat?
We're told that Putin prefers to eat healthy food, including tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce. He prefers fish, although his favorite meat is mutton.
In 1836, which composer composed the first known opera made in Russia, 'A Life for the Tsar'?
Glinka
Can you name Russia's highest mountain?
Do Russians believe in God?
The vast majority of Russians attest to a belief in God more than in any other European country according to a new opinion poll.
What's the most popular Russian dog?
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog.
What vegetable was the staple until the middle of the 19th century?
Turnip
Name the Russian mystic and holy man who had great influence in late imperial Russia?
Grigori Rasputin
Name the Russian exclave between Lithuania and Poland on the Baltic Sea?
Kaliningrad
Which architectural feature is typical of Russian Orthodox churches?
Onion- or helmet-shaped domes.
What animal is a type of marten that can be found in the eastern and northern parts of Asia?
Barguzin sable
Do Russians eat spicy foods?
Most Russians do not like spicy food.
Who became General Secretary of the Communist Party after the 18-year rule of Leonid Brezhnev ended?
Konstantin Chernenko.
Which side has a higher population density?
European Russia
Asian Russia
European russia
Which of these saints brought the Orthodox faith to Russia and the Ukraine in the ninth century A.D.?
Saint Andrew
Why do Baikal seals have more blood than other seals their size?
So they can hold their breath much longer.