Gov't + Symbols
What is Russia’s official name?
The Russian Federation
How large is Russia compared to other countries?
Largest country in the world
What’s the official language of Russia?
Russian
What is the national animal of Russia?
Eurasian brown bear
How long does it take to fly to Moscow from NY?
9 hrs
What is the capital city?
Moscow
How much of the earth does Russia occupy?
1/10 of world's landmass
Where does Russian rank among most spoken languages?
8th
What is the name of the world’s deepest lake?
Lake Baikal
How close is Russia to the US?
82 km/ 51 miles
Who is the president?
Vladimir Putin
How many countries border Russia?
14
Where does Russian rank on the internet?
2nd most dominant language
What is “Siberia”?
A cold region in Russia's east
How many time zones does Russia have?
formerly 11
Where does the president live?
Official residence = the Kremlin in Moscow
How many continents is Russia located within?
2 (Europe + Asia)
What is the currency in Russia?
Ruble
What are some animals indigenous to Russia?
black bears, snow leopards, polar bears, and small, rabbit-like mammals called pikas
What is the former capital of Russia?
St. Petersburg
What are the colors (and order) of the Russian flag?
White
Blue
Red
What are the White Nights?
When the sun doesn't fully set during the month of June (St. Petersburg)
How can one travel across Russia?
Trans-Siberian Railway
Which oceans does Russia have shores upon?
Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans
What is a popular seaside resort for Russians?
Sochi