Geography
What is the Capital of Russia?
Moscow
This group of people founded early Russian settlements.
the Vikings (Varangians)
The title given to Russian rulers before 1917.
Tsars
The Soviet Union was a ______ country (economic system).
communist
Russia often competes against this country as a major rival in sports.
United States of America
This famous, very cold region covers much of Russia.
Siberia
The first major state of Russia was called this
Kievan Rus
This ruler was known as “the Great” and modernized Russia
Peter the Great
This leader ruled after Lenin and used harsh control.
Joseph Stalin
What is the National Sport of Russia?
Bandy(Russian Hockey)
This mountain range separates Europe and Asia in Russia.
the Ural Mountains
This religion was adopted by Kievan Rus in 988
Christianity (Eastern Orthodox)
Who is the first elect President of Russia
Boris Yeltsin
This period of tension between the U.S. and USSR was called this.
Cold War
Russia hosted this major global soccer tournament in 2018.
FIFA World Cup
How many oceans does Russia border
3
This empire from central Asia conquered and ruled early Russia for about 200 years
the Mongol Empire
Who is the famous ruler of the Soviet Union for the end of the Cold War?
Mikhail Gorbachev
This wall divided a major European city during the Cold War.
Berlin Wall
Russia is especially strong in this graceful Olympic sport.
Gymnastics
What body of water is the deepest lake in the world, located in Russia?
Lake Baikal
This city became the center of power of Russia in the late 15th century
Moscow
This last tsar was forced to step down in 1917
Who is Nicholas II
This alliance opposed the United States and NATO
Warsaw Pact
Where does Russia rank in the all time Olympic Medal Count?
Second