Modern Pop Culture
A cross dressing performer, she has been entertaining people with hits like "Все будет хорошо" since Eurovision 2007.
Who is Verka Serduchka?
This word, meaning "grandmother" in Russian, is often given the wrong emphasis when said by non Russian speakers.
What is "бабушка"?
What is the Volga River?
Another way to say hello that is not "Privyet" or "Zdravstvuite".
What is "Zdorovo"?
This ruler of Russia is infamous for her alleged connection to horses.
Who is Catherine the Great?
A popular reality television show that focuses on contestants who try to build a house while trying to find love at the same time.
What is Дом 2?
While "Privyet" is an informal way to say hello, this is the formal way.
What is "Zdravstvuite"?
A city formerly known as Stalingrad is now known as
What is Volgograd?
Said as a slang term, this is a Russian way to say "okay".
What is "Ok"?
This historical event in 1917 led to the overthrow of the Russian Provisional Government and the establishment of Bolshevik rule.
What is the October Revolution?
This Russian duo, known for hits like "All the Things She Said," rose to international fame in the early 2000s.
What is t.A.T.u?
What is a "bratan"?
The region (oblast) of Russia where Moscow is located.
What is the Moscow Oblast?
In this popular Soviet cartoon of the same name, Volk says this to Zayec.
What is "Ну погоди"?
This Russian czar is known for modernizing Russia in the 18th century, including the creation of a new capital.
Who is Peter the Great?
The German born Russian blogger, best known for his interviews with celebrities and anti government views.
Who is Yuri Dud?
Used to signify a period of massive change during the Soviet Union, this word means "reconstruction".
What is "perestroika"?
This region of Russia has so many Muslim inhabitants, it is common to hear "Salam", instead of "Privyet" as a greeting.
What is Ufa?
Something your Russian mother might say to dissuade you from sitting on a cold surface.
What is "Жопу отморозишь"?
This Frenchman is famous for being the Russian royal family's favored jeweler and goldsmith.
Who is Peter Carl Faberge?
A formerly ironic rapper, he is known for hits such as "BURGER" and "Humorist".
Who is FACE?
What is "Russki"?
The Ural mountains are found in these two countries.
What are Russia and Kazakhstan?
Upon getting hurt, someone trying to soothe you might say this phrase, which references an important life event in your future.
What is "До свадьбы заживет"?
One of the best known pretenders to the Russian throne, this woman is also the subject of a painting of the same name.
Who is Princess Tarakanova?