What computer game was created by Russian Programmer Alexei Pazhitnov in 1985 while working as an artificial intelligence researcher and was originally called “pentominoes”?
Tetris
100
Who wrote Crime and Punishment
Dostoevsky
100
Which faculty member wanted to be a spy or Luke Skywalker when they grew up?
Robert
200
"I love oil, gas, and Russia"
"Я люблю нефть, газ, и Россию"
200
Where do москвичи live
в Москве
200
This was the first artificial earth satellite and sparked a crisis in the United States over security and technology.
Sputnik
200
What was the first capital of Old Rus’?
Kyiv
200
Which faculty member describes their guilty pleasure as “garlic and Gossip Girl”?
Sasha Prokhorov
300
DAILY DOUBLE
"Good morning. I’m a Russian spy."
"Доброе утро. Я русский шпион."
300
Name 3 basic vegetables in Russian Soup
морковь, картофель, лук
300
In which month (in the Gregorian calendar) did the October Revolution take place?
November 1917
300
Who is “The Father of Russian Literature?” He died in a duel that resulted from an insulting letter he sent to a man who was pursuing his wife.
Pushkin
300
Which faculty member eats a burger and fries with a knife and fork?