Education
Are students grades private?
No
Current President
Vladimir Putin
What do Russians wear to Christmas parties?
Costumes
What percent of the land in Russia can be used for farming?
Only 10 percent.
What language do they speak?
Russian
What subjects do schools promote?
Math and science
Current Prime Minister.
Dmitry Medvedev
What does the Russian President do on Victory Day?
He sends letters to all the veterans.
What 4 things are in a traditional Russian meal.
Fish, potatoes, vegetables, and bread.
What’s the capital?
Moscow
What ages do children start and end school?
They start at age 6 or 7 and end when they are 16 or 17.
What was its government type for many years?
A communist government.
When are the Christmas presents opened in Russia?
Right at midnight
What are the most common crops in Russia?
Potatoes, barley, and wheat
What is Russia’s official name?
Russian Federation
What are Russian teachers very strict about?
The students behavior.
What was the center of government for the Soviet Union?
The Kremlin
What holiday is equal to Christmas in Russia?
New Years
What is Borscht?
A traditional soup made with beets.
What currency do they have?
Russian Ruble
How many years does a student have to study art in school before they can apply to music or art university?
6 years
What year did the Soviet Union split up?
1991
The Russian version of Santa Clause.
Ded Moroz
What 2 things were once difficult to get but were made easier by new trade agreements?
Fresh meat and vegetables.
Want is the population?
About 142,500