General facts 1
How many Federal subjects are there in Russia?
89
What is the deepest lake in Russia?
Lake Baikal
Name the colours of the National Flag of Russia in the correct order.
White, blue and red
In the Russian language, which colour is also used to describe something as beautiful?
Red
What is the longest river in Europe?
The Volga (river)
How many Republics are there in Russia?
24
What is the biggest lake in Russia?
The Caspian Sea
What is the second most prominent religion in Russia after the Russian Orthodox Church?
Islam
If you are invited to a Russian colleague’s home, which of the following should you NOT take with you?
1) A box of chocolates
2) An odd number of flowers
3) An even number of flowers
3) An even number of flowers
How many seas is Russia washed by?
12
What is the population of Russia?
about 146 million people
How many climate zones are there in Russia?
4
Which bird is depicted in the Russian coat of arms?
two-headed eagle
what is celebrated on 12 June in Russia?
Russia Day
Which sea in Russia does not have access to oceans?
The Caspian Sea
How many countries border Russia? Name these countries
18. Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Abkhazia, Georgia, South Ossetia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, North Korea, Japan (maritime boundaries), United States (maritime boundaries)
Which mountains in Russia separate Europe and Asia?
The Ural Mountains
How many time zones are there in Russia?
11 time zones
How many nationalities are there in Russia? Choose the correct answer.
1) more than 150 nationalities
2) more than 190 nationalities
3) more than 200 nationalities
2) more than 190 nationalities
What is the longest river in Russia?
The Lena (river)
What is the total area of Russia?
17 125 191 km2
What is the highest mountain in Russia?
Mount Elbrus
Where is the highest building in Europe and Russia located? Name that building.
Lakhta Centre in Saint Petersburg.
What is 'Пасха' in English?
Easter
Which mountains in Russia are also called The Golden Mountains?
the Altai Mountains