by alex
Russia, a land of vast landscapes and deep-rooted history, offers a fascinating array of facts and trivia. Challenge yourself with questions about its iconic cities, influential figures, and cultural heritage. Good luck!
Russian Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the capital city of Russia?
Saint Petersburg
Moscow
Novosibirsk
Yekaterinburg
2. Which famous Russian author wrote ‘War and Peace’?
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Anton Chekhov
Leo Tolstoy
Alexander Pushkin
3. What is the name of the Russian space station that was operational from 1986 to 2001?
Sputnik
Mir
Soyuz
Vostok
4. Which sea is located to the south of Russia?
Baltic Sea
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
Barents Sea
5. What is the official language of Russia?
English
German
Russian
French
6. Which Russian city is known as the ‘Venice of the North’?
Moscow
Novosibirsk
Saint Petersburg
Kazan
7. Who was the first President of the Russian Federation?
Vladimir Putin
Mikhail Gorbachev
Boris Yeltsin
Dmitry Medvedev
8. What is the name of the famous Russian ballet company based in Moscow?
Mariinsky Ballet
Bolshoi Ballet
Kirov Ballet
Mikhailovsky Ballet
9. Which Russian composer created the famous ‘1812 Overture’?
Igor Stravinsky
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Dmitri Shostakovich
10. What is the largest lake in Russia by surface area?
Lake Baikal
Lake Ladoga
Caspian Sea
Lake Onega
