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100

Russia is the ____ biggest country

First

100

What is the currency of Russia?

Roubles

100

What is the name of the period 1947-1991 when the US and Soviet Union had tension but never officially declared war on each other?

The Cold War

100

What is a famous dish that is made from beets and usually has other vegetables as well?

Borscht

100

In Russia, where is Moscow? 

It is in the Very West

200

What are the colours of the Russian flag (and what might they symbolize)?

1. Red, white and blue

2. - white colour for nobility and frankness; 

- the blue for faithfulness, honesty, impeccability, and chastity; 

- and the red for courage, generosity, and love

200

What is the official animal of Russia?

Eurasian brown bear

200

What was the name of the first soviet satellite to reach outer space?

Sputnik

200

What are Russian flat pancakes called? (aka crepes) 

Blini

200

What year did Moscow become the capital?

1918

300

What is the second largest city in Russia?

Saint Petersburg

300

What is the name for Russian nesting dolls?

Matryoshka

300

What state did Russia sell to the US?

Alaska

300

What are Russian dumplings with meat inside called? 

pelmeni

300

How many people live in Moscow (to the nearest million)?

12 million 

400

How many countries border Russia

Here are the (13) countries that border Russia:

  1. Norway
  2. Finland
  3. Estonia
  4. Latvia
  5. Lithuania (via the Kaliningrad Oblast)
  6. Poland (via the Kaliningrad Oblast)
  7. Belarus
  8. Ukraine
  9. Georgia
  10. Azerbaijan
  11. Kazakhstan
  12. China
  13. Mongolia
400

What is the name of the Russian fur hat with ear flaps?

Ushanka

400

What year was Vladimir Putin first inaugurated as the President?

May 2000

400

Name 3 Russian traditional drinks

  1. Kvass: A fermented beverage made from rye bread, kvass is slightly alcoholic (usually around 0.5-1.0% ABV) and has a tangy, refreshing taste. It is often flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.

  2. Medovukha: A traditional honey-based alcoholic drink, medovukha is similar to mead. It is made by fermenting honey with water and can be flavored with various herbs and spices. It has a sweet taste and is often enjoyed during festive occasions.

  3. Sbiten: A warm, spiced drink made from water, honey, and various spices (such as cinnamon and cloves), sbiten is traditionally consumed in the winter months. It can be served hot and is often enjoyed as a comforting beverage.

400

How many metro lines does Moscow have?

15

500

How many time zones does Russia have

11

500

What is Russias current population (rounded to the nearest ten million)?

approx. 150 million

500

What does USSR stand for?

The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

500

What popular food originated from Russia in the mid 19th century?

Beef Stroganoff

500

What year was Moscow founded and by who?

1147 by Yuriy Dolgorukiy