Large country west of modern-day Russia bordering the Black sea whose capital is Kiev
What is Ukraine
100
Ruled from 1682-1725; He is known for extensive reforms of Russia in an attempt to Westernize the nation, founding the city of Saint Petersburg, and massive territorial gains
Who is Peter the Great
200
Озеро Байкал
What is Lake Baikal
200
Year of the October Revolution
What is 1917
200
Traditional Russian salad made with potatoes, carrots, pickles, hard-boiled eggs, and mayo among other ingredients
What is Salad Olivier
200
Ninth largest country in the world by area, setting of the hit film Borat, richest country in Central Asia due to oil and natural gas reserves
What is Kazakhstan
200
Ruled from 1762-1796; Prussian native known for her coup to dethrone her spouse, her brilliant political and military reign, and a number of trysts which assisted her position on the throne
Who is Catherine the Great
300
Зимний дворец
What is the Winter Palace
300
The year the Soviet Union launched Sputnik
What is 1957
300
Russian porridge often made from buckwheat groats
What is kasha
300
Country in the Caucasus known for its lush Black Sea resorts, wine-growing valleys, and high mountain peaks
What is Georgia
300
Ruled from 1533-1584; First tsar of all of Russia famed from for his deep paranoia and unpredictable fits of rage leading to massive land gains acquired through ruthless and sanguinary means
Who is Ivan the Terrible
400
Красная площадь
What is Red Square
400
The year Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Russia
What is 1812
400
Non-alcoholic fermented beverage often made from rye or black bread
What is kvass
400
Northernmost Baltic state whose capital Tallinn was built by the Hanseatic League
What is Estonia
400
Ruled from 1894-1918; The last tsar of Russia due to his poor handling of Bloody Sunday and Russia’s role in World War I
Who is Nicholas II
500
Медный всадник
What is the Bronze Horseman
500
The year Vladimir I converted the Kievan Rus to Orthodox Christianity
What is 988
500
Sour cabbage soup widely eaten throughout Russia
What is shchi
500
Central Asian country along the former Silk Road whose capital is Tashkent
What is Uzbekistan
500
Ruled from 1855-1881; Following Russia’s loss in the Crimean War, he created a series of reforms leading to the emancipation of serfs