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The name Russia comes from
Rus, a medieval state populated mostly by east slaves.
Russian flag was first used as a sign for?
Russia merchant ships
What does each of the three colors on the Russian flag symbolize?
White: generosity
Blue: loyalty
Red: courage
The most favorite holiday in russia is
New Years
What day does the Russian President send letters to all of veterans? There are parades, feasts, and presents given to those ho have served in the Russian army
Victory day
Ivan IV became the first what after driving the mongols out of Kiev
Tsar
Peter the Great became tsar at age ten and for 42 years, he worked to make Russia what?
More modern then Europe
What is a popular game in Russia that they play on long dark winter evenings?
Chess
What are two of the most popular sports in Russia
Hockey and soccer
.Russia has top rankings in
Olympic Games
Russia is known all over the world for
It’s writers and philosophers
The country’s 1st election in 1917 was quickly reversed by who
The bolsheviks
What’s the capital of russia
Moscow
Mongol invasions
Russians became unhappy with their government and overthrew the
Tsar
In 1991 parts of the Soviet Union became what
Independent countries
Russia occupies one tenth of what
All the land on earth
How many time zones does Russia have
11
What two lakes does Russia have that are the largest in the world?
Lake Ladoga and onega
What’s the second largest city in Russia
Saint Petersburg
What is Saint Petersburg know as
City of islands
What railway is a wonderful way to see the country of russia
Trans Siberian railway
What river was Moscow built along
Moskva river
Russian ballet was 1st introduced to Russia from who
France
What are 3 types of Russian food
Borshch bliny morozhenoe beef stroganoff or dressed herring