Historical figures
Innovators
People of action
Wordsmiths
Performing artists
100
What Russian Tsar is known for his extensive reforms and Westernization of Russia?
Peter the Great
100
Who was the first human in space?
Yuri Gagarin 
100
This Russian figure skater won four Olympic gold medals and was known for his exceptional artistry and grace on the ice. Who is he?
Evgeni Plushenko
100
What Russian writer is famous for his epic novel "War and Peace"?
Leo Tolstoy 
100
Whar Russian painter is known for his seascapes?
Ivan Aivazovsky 
200
Who was the last Tsar of Russia?
Nicholas II 
200
Who was the first woman in space?
Valentina Tereshkova 
200
What Russian tennis player is known for winning five Grand Slam singles titles and achieving a career Grand Slam?
Maria Sharapova 
200
Who is considered the "father of Russian literature" and famous for his poem "Eugene Onegin"?
Alexander Pushkin 
200
Which Russian composer is famous for his ballet "The Nutcracker"?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 
300
Who was the empress of Russia known for her enlightenment and patronage of the arts?
Catherine the Great 
300
What Russian chemist created the periodic table of elements?
Dmitri Mendeleev 
300
This Russian figure skater is a two-time World Champion and known for her incredible technical skills and elegant presentation. Who is she?
Evgenia Medvedeva
300
What Russian poet is known for his dramatic and romantic works, often associated with the Caucasus?
Mikhail Lermontov 
300
This Russian poet and singer is known for his poignant lyrics and guitar playing, often singing about war, love, and everyday life. Who is he?
Vladimir Vysotsky 
400
What Russian ruler is known for his brutal policies and reign of terror?
Ivan the Terrible 
400
Who was a renowned Russian scientist known for his research on conditioned reflexes?
Ivan Pavlov 
400
This traveler is known for his epic journeys on a sailboat around the world. Who is he?
Fyodor Konyukhov 
400
This author is famous for his intense psychological novels, including "Crime and Punishment" and "The Brothers Karamazov," exploring themes of morality and existentialism. Who is he?
Fyodor Dostoevsky 
400
Which Russian author is known for his plays, such as “The Cherry Orchard” and “The Seagull”?
Anton Chekhov 
500
What Russian political figure led the Bolshevik Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin 
500
What Russian scientist is considered the father of rocketry and astronautics?
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky 
500
The honorable mission of lighting the Olympic flame 2014 was entrusted to the legend of Soviet and Russian sports __________ - three-time Olympic champion, ten-time world champion in figure skating - and __________ - the famous hockey player, goalkeeper and coach.
Irina Rodnina, Vladislav Tretiak
500
This author's satirical and fantastical novel The Master and Margarita, although written in the 1930s, was not published in full until 1967.
Mikhail Bulgakov
500
This Russian film director is renowned for his poetic and philosophical films, such as "Solaris," "Andrei Rublev," and "Stalker." Who is he?
Andrei Tarkovsky