Russian Basics
This is the capital of Russia.
What is Moscow?
This country is the largest in the world by size.
What is Russia?
These wooden dolls fit inside one another and are a symbol of Russia.
What are Russian Nesting Dolls?
The U.S. team defeated this country’s team in the 1980 Olympics.
What is the Soviet Union (USSR)?
Russia’s national drink is not vodka — it’s actually this hot beverage.
What is tea?
This is the main language spoken in Russian.
What is Russian?
Russia stretches across ____ time zones.
What is 11?
This winter sport, popular in Russia, is also featured in the movie Miracle.
What is ice hockey?
This man coached the 1980 U.S. hockey team.
Who was Herb Brooks?
This animal is often used as a symbol of Russia and represents strength and bravery.
What is the bear?
This is the name of Russia's National Currency.
What is Ruble?
This famous square in Moscow is home to parades and celebrations.
What is Red Sqaure?
This thin, crepe-like pancake is a favorite Russian breakfast food.
What is blini?
This was the final score when the U.S. beat the Soviet Union.
What is 4-3?
Russia has this many neighboring countries — more than any other country in the world.
What is 14?
This is the color of the top stripe on the Russian flag.
What is white?
This region of Russia is known for being extremely cold and sparsely populated.
What is Siberia?
This famous Russian soup is made from beets and served hot or cold.
What is borscht?
Coach Herb Brooks inspired his team with this famous line: “Do you believe in ______?”
What is miracles?
This famous toy was invented in Russia and challenges your brain to match colors.
What is the Tetris game?
This leader ruled the Soviet Union during World War II.
Who was Joseph Stalin?
This is the world’s deepest and oldest lake, located in Siberia.
What is Lake Baikal?
“Привет” (Privet) is how Russians say this friendly greeting.
What is hello?
The U.S. victory was seen as a symbol of hope during this tense time period in history.
What is the Cold War?
Russia is home to the world’s longest continuous railway, stretching over 5,700 miles.
What is the Trans-Siberian Railway?