How many people live in Russia today
143 million
What was the name of the War between the United States and the Soviet Union where no direct shots were fired?
The Cold War
Russia is so big it's actually in two continents. What are they?
Europe and Asia
What state did Russia sell to the United States?
Alaska
This is the capital city of Russia
Moscow
This was Russia's name from 1922-1991?
The Soviet Union
Who got to Outer Space first?
The Soviet Union
This geo term is where the soil is frozen for more than two consecutive years and is mainly why only 10% or less of Russia's land today is farmable.
Permafrost
Russia is famous for the longest railroad in the world. What's it called?
Trans Siberian Railroad
In Russia this is considered a weakness.
To smile in public.
He is the president of Russia today
Vladimir Putin
What year did the Soviet Union get their first Atomic Bomb?
1949
Russian produces a lot crops: name two from the notes
wheat, barely, sunflower seeds, oats, potatoes and rye
What two natural resources make Russia a top power in the world today.
oil and natural gas
How many time zones is Russia divided up into?
11
The official animal of Russia is the _____________?
Eurasian Brown Bear
What was the name of the first Soviet Satellite to reach outer space?
Sputnik
What mountain range divides Russia?
The Ural Mountains
This is Russia's favorite board game?
chess
Russia is the largest country (area wise) in the world. How many billion acres does Russia have?
4 Billion acres
54%
What percentage of Russians live West of the Ural Mountains?
77%
Russia has the deepest freshwater lake in the World. What's it's name?
Lake Baikal
This is the name of the Russian Currency?
The Ruble