NYE
This layered salad is a festive Soviet dish at New Years celebrations
herring under a fur coat, or сельдь под шубой "selyodka pod shuboy”
What is the name of the iconic boxing club where Rocky Balboa trains?
Mickey's Gym
This American document, signed in 1776, declared independence from British rule.
Declaration of Independence
This ancient city, known for its stunning Islamic architecture, is located in Uzbekistan and was once a major center of trade along the Silk Road.
Samarkand
Born Joseph Ira Dassin went to Hebrew High School in the Bronx and later put out hit songs like "Les Champs-Élysées"
“Snegurochka” is who to "Ded Moroz"
Granddaughter
In the movie "Gladiator," what was the name of the powerful Roman Emperor who was assassinated?
Marcus Aurelius
The ancient Empire, known for its vast conquests and infrastructure, famously built this network of roads with the phrase, "All roads lead to ______.
Rome
This island country in the Indian Ocean is famous for its unique wildlife, including lemurs and the world’s largest spice exports.
Madagascar
Born Issur Danielovitch, This American actor was named one of the greatest male stars of classic Hollywood cinema due to roles in Spartiaus and Champion.
Kirk Douglas
On television, the Soviet variety show ____ traditionally ran a special episode each year.
Goluboy ogonyok
This iconic movie character said this, “I always tell the truth. Even when I lie.”
Tony Montana
This pivotal 1942-1943 battle in the Soviet Union marked a major turning point on the Eastern Front during WWII.
Battle of Stalingrad
This city, once the capital of the ancient Inca Empire, is located high in the Andes Mountains and is the gateway to the ruins of Machu Picchu.
Cusco
This American band co-founded by Stanley Bert Eisen and Chaim Witz, known for their face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid-1970s with shock rock–style live performances
Kiss
millions tuning in to rewatch it every New Year's Eve and highlights the drab uniformity of Brezhnev-era public architecture.
Ирония судьбы, Or С лёгким паром
In the movie "The Godfather," what is the name of the family consigliere who is often seen playing chess?
Tom Hagen
This expedition, commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson in 1804, mapped the western territories of the United States.
Lewis and Clark Expedition
This mountain range, stretching through seven countries, is home to the highest peak on Earth.
Himalayas
Who is the voice actor and comedian, "The Man of a Thousand Voices", created voices of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird and others?
Mel Blanc
This Israeli city, the nation’s sixth-largest, has a population largely composed of immigrants from the former Soviet Union and is known for celebrating "Novy God."
Ashdod
In Jurassic Park, Dr. Ian Malcolm (played by Jeff Goldblum) is the sarcastic mathematician who specializes in what?
chaos theory
Winston Churchill replaced this man as Prime Minister of Britain in 1940, following a lack of confidence in his handling of the war.
Neville Chamberlain
This independent city-state, is the smallest country in the world by both area and population.
Vatican City
Born Robert Allen Zimmerman, is an American singer-songwriter. Considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time.
Bob Dylan