Stereotypes
What is the most popular beverage in Russia today?
Tea
What is the CURRENT capital of Russia?
Moscow
TRUE or FALSE: The most popular winter holiday in Russia is Christmas.
False, New years is the major winter holiday.
Who is the president of Russia today?
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
What is the type of alphabet used in Russian language and culture?
Cyrillic (Кириллица)
TRUE or FALSE: Russia is a frozen wasteland
False, much of Russia is warm, dry and temperate, and even subtropical in some parts.
What is the OLD capital of Russia?
St. Petersburg
How do you say "See you tomorrow" in Russian?
"До завтра!"
Name a group of people that often speak Russian but are NOT Russian:
Ukrainians, Belarus, Uzbek, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Latvians, Lithuanians, etc.
What do you call the Russian King or Emperor?
Tzar (Царь)
Why do Americans perceive Russians as cold and distant?
Do not smile without reason, do not offer emotions and thoughts with strangers, no small talk
What type of community service system is highly developed in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other Russian cities?
Public Transportation
Who brought Western Holiday traditions to Russia?
Peter the Great
What is title of religious leader of Russia, equivalent to the Pope?
The Patriarch (Патриарх)
What is the name for the fortress or fortification in the center of Russian city, such as the famous one on Red square in Moscow?
Kremlin (Кремль)
TRUE or FALSE Russia is a communist country.
False, Russia has been a capitalist country since 1991.
What is the major Religion of Russia?
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
(Православное Христианство)
What colors mark the end of years holidays because of the Soviet Union.
Red, Gold, Silver
Who is the foremost Russian Poet and romantic author, beloved across the country?
Alexander Pushkin
What popular souvenir, originally from Japanese culture, is a symbol of Russia?
Matryoshka (Матрёшка)
What cathedral is a symbol of Russian culture found in Moscow on the Red Square?
Храм Василия Блаженого (St. Basil's Cathedral)
Siberia (Сибирь)
How do you say "Fur tree" (Xmas/New years tree) in Russian?
"Ёлочка" or "Ёлка"
Who is the famed Russian author of "Crime and Punishment" and other psychological stories who had a gambling problem?
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
What is the name of the traditional Russian Tea Kettle that kept water hot for any guests that may show up during the day?
Samovar (Самовар)