Culture
Who is called "The sun of Russian poetry"?
Alexander Pushkin
How much is one term for which the Russian President is elected?
In accordance with the change in the Constitution, starting from the 2012 elections, the President of the Russian Federation is elected for a six-year term
Who is depicted on the coat of arms of Russia and what does it hold in its claws?
Two-headed eagle is depicted on the coat of arms of Russia. It holds scepeter and orb
Who was the first Russian Emperor?
Peter the Great / Peter the First
When was St.Petersburg founded?
It was founded in 1703
Who is the composer of "The Swan Lake"?
Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Who was the first President of the Russian Federation?
Boris Yeltsin
When do Russians celebrate Christmas?
On the 7th of January
What is the full name of the USSR?
The Union of Soviet Socialists Republics
In what building is the Hermitage situated?
In the Winter Palace
Who is the most famous Russian playwright and short-story writer abroad? Name at least one of his plays
Anton Chekhov is known for "The Cherry Orchard", "Uncle Vanya", "Three Sisters", "The Seagull", etc.
Where is the Constitutional Court located? Name the city
It is located in St.Petersburg
When is the Russian Unity Day? What historical event in Russian history is this holiday associated with?
It is celebrated on 4th November and it is associated with the Smuta period when the militia liberated Moscow from the Poles
What is the traditional start-date of Russian history? (Name the century)
The 9th century
Why is St.Petersburg called Northern Venice?
There are a lot of rivers and bridges as in Venice
What is the position of the State Hermitage Museum in the world ranking in terms of the size of collections?
The State Hermitage Museum is the second largest art museum in the world. It has a total area of 719,480 square feet and it is home to a collection of over 3 million pieces, including the largest painting collection in the world.
What is the name of the post of the leader of USSR?
The Secretary-General of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union
How is the march held across Russian cities in memory of the participants of World War II called?
It is called Immortal Regiment March and it is annually held on the 9th May
Continue the phrase that Mikhail Kutuzov said after the battle of Borodino during the War of 1812:"To save Russia, we must ..."?
burn/leave Moscow
How many years did it take to construct St. Isaac's Cathedral?
It took 40 years
How many Nobel Prizes were awared to Russian writes and poets in Literature (the number is up to 10)? Name at least one of them
There were 5 Russian Nobel winners: Ivan Bunin, Boris Pasternak, Mikhail Sholokhov, Alexander Solzhenitsyn and Joseph Brodsky
Which branch of government does the President belong to according to the Constitution?
The President doesn't belong to any branch of the government
What is the name of the Slavic religious and folk holiday when Russians see off winter and meet spring? Name the traditional dish which Russians serve for this holiday
It is called Maslenitsa and the name of the dish is pancakes
What year was the first Russian Revolution?
It started in 1905 and lasted until 1907
What century was St. Petersburg renamed three times? Name all of them
In 20th century St.Petersburg was renamed Petrograd and then Leningrad, after that its name returned to the original one