Russia's Journey Through History and Its Impact on the Modern World

The video covers the vast history of Russia, from its early Slavic roots to its current status as a major global power. It details the formation of the Rus State, the rise of the Russian Empire, and the significant events leading to the Soviet Union's establishment and eventual dissolution. The narrative continues with the emergence of the Russian Federation and its modern geopolitical challenges, including conflicts with Ukraine and international sanctions.

Who was the first ruler of the East Slavic state known as the Rus State?

• Viking Oleg of Novgorod

• Yaroslav the Wise

• Prince Vladimir I

• Ivan IV

Which city became the center of politics and culture in Eastern Europe under Yaroslav the Wise?

• Kiev

• St. Petersburg

• Moscow

• Novgorod

What major event in 1917 led to the end of Russian Imperial Rule?

• The Cold War

• The Mongol Invasion

• World War I

• The Russian Revolution

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during its transformation into a military and industrial power?

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Joseph Stalin

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Vladimir Lenin

What was the Soviet Union's response to Germany's Operation Barbarossa?

• They signed a peace treaty with Germany

• They joined the Axis powers

• They joined the Allies in the war against Germany

• They remained neutral

Which Soviet leader initiated the policy of de-Stalinization?

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Joseph Stalin

• Vladimir Lenin

• Nikita Khrushchev

Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for bringing the Cold War to a peaceful end?

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Boris Yeltsin

• Vladimir Putin

Who was the first elected president of Russia after the dissolution of the Soviet Union?

• Dmitry Medvedev

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Boris Yeltsin

• Vladimir Putin

In what year did Russia host the FIFA World Cup?

• 2020

• 2018

• 2016

• 2014

What significant event occurred on February 24, 2022, involving Russia?

• Russia joined the European Union

• Russia signed a peace treaty with Ukraine

• Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine

• Russia hosted the Winter Olympics