WorksheetsRussia: Basic Facts
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 44mins
In which century was Russia founded?
the 12th
the 11th
At the time of its founding, what was Russia called?
the Russian Federation
the Kingdom of Muscovy
the Principality of Muscovy
Which oceans wash the shores of Russia?
the Arctic and the North Pacific
the Atlantic and the North Pacific
the Arctic and the Atlantic
How many countries does Russia border?
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Russia has the longest border with ...
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Russia has the shortest border with ...
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How long is Russia's border with Kazakhstan in kilometers? Punctuate it in the European format.
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How long is Russia's border with North Korea in kilometers?
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What type of biome is in the south of Russia?
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What type of climate does much of European Russia have?
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What type of climate does Siberia have?
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Which adjective describes winters in Siberia?
cold
freezing
frigid
What type of climate does the polar north in Russia have?
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Which adjective describes winters along the Black Sea coast?
warm
cold
cool
Which adjective describes summers in the steppes?
warm
cool
very cold
Which biome covers much of Russia, from Karelia in the west to the Pacific Ocean?
taiga
tundra
the steppes
Which biome do you see in the photo?
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Which biome do you see in the photo?
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Which of these is the definition of the steppe?
This biome is known for large stretches of bare ground and rock and patchy mantles of low vegetation, such as mosses, lichens, herbs, and small shrubs.
Extremely chilly in the winter and warm in the summer, it is a dry and grass-covered plain.
Which of these is the definition of a tundra?
Extremely chilly in the winter and warm in the summer, it is a dry and grass-covered plain.
This biome is known for large stretches of bare ground and rock and patchy mantles of low vegetation, such as mosses, lichens, herbs, and small shrubs.
Which climate is known for large seasonal temperature contrasts?
humid continental
subarctic
Which climate is dominated by the winter season?
subarctic
humid continental
Where in Russia can one find broad plains with low hills?
in Siberia
west of the Urals
along the southern border regions
Where in Russia can one find vast coniferous forests and tundra?
along the southern border regions
west of the Urals
in Siberia
Where in Russia can one find uplands and mountains?
along the southern border regions
in Siberia
west of the Urals
What is the height of Mount Elbrus in meters? Punctuate it in the European format.
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Mount Elbrus is in ... Russia.
Northern
Southern
Eastern
Western
What is the percentage of agricultural land in Russia? Punctuate it in the European format.
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What is the percentage of forest in Russia? Punctuate it in the European format.
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Name, in alphabetical order, the seven biggest freshwater lakes in Russia. Do not type the words "zero"/lake. E.g., Baikal.
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Name the lake that Russia shares with China.
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Name the lake that Russia shares with Estonia.
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Name the world's largest freshwater lake by volume.
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Name the world's largest lake/inland body of water.
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What is Baikal's area in square kilometers? Punctuate it in the European format.
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Where is Lake Baikal?
in Siberia
in the European part of Russia
Name the two largest saltwater lakes in Russia.
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What is the area of the Caspian Sea in square kilometers? Punctuate it in the European format.
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Where is Russia's population most heavily concentrated?
in the eastern part
in the western-most fifth of the country
Name, in alphabetical order, the twelve longest Russian rivers.
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What is the longest Russian river?
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What is the Lena's length in kilometers? Punctuate it in the European format.
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Name, in alphabetical order, five main natural hazards in Russia
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What is the current population of Russia?
143.074.000
146.074.000
142.074.000
What is the main religion in Russia?
Islam
Russian Orthodoxy
Russia's population is currently ...
growing
declining
Name, in alphabetical order, the six major Russian cities.
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What is the current life expectancy for men in Russia?
66,92
78,2
Name Russia's government type.
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How many hours is Moscow ahead of Washington, D.C, during the standard time?
(a)
What is the capital of Russia?
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Does Russia observe daylight saving time?
Yes
No
How many oblasts are there in Russia?
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How many republics are there in Russia?
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How many autonomous okrugs are there in Russia?
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How many krays are there in Russia?
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How many autonomous oblasts are there in Russia?
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When did Russia gain independence?
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What is Russia's national holiday called?
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When is Russia's national holiday celebrated?
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Does Russia recognize dual citizenship?
Yes
No
Who is this?
Михаил Владимирович Мишустин
Владимир Владимирович Путин
Who is Михаил Владимирович Мишустин?
the head of government in Russia
the head of state in Russia
How long is the presidential term in Russia?
Four years
Five years
Six years
How many parties are represented in Russia's national legislature?
8
10
12
Draw the Russian flag.
Name, in alphabetical order, Russia's national symbols.
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What is Russia's calling code?
1
7
Is military service in Russia compulsory or voluntary?
(a)
How long is the military service obligation in Russia?
twenty-four months
twelve months
eighteen months
At what age do Russian young men have to register for the draft?
16
18
17
Missile Troops of Strategic Purpose are a part of the ... military.
US-American
Russian
What is Russia's total area in square kilometers? Punctuate the number in the European format.
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