WorksheetsRussian Culture Quiz 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What famous tree type (called Берёза in Russian) is a key feature in Russian culture?
Alma Trees
Oak trees
Walnut trees
Birch trees
What is the name of the cathedral in Moscow that was destroyed by Stalin December 5, 1931 and rebuilt after the fall of the Soviet Union?
St. Basil's
St. Peter's
Christ the Savior
Cathedral of Alexander the Great
This famous opera and ballet theater in Moscow is world-renown for its world class ballet troupe. What is this theater called?
The Malij Theater
The Bolshoi Theater
The Pokorovski Theater
The Gorky Theater
This typical Russian soup (Борщ) is made from what red root vegetable?
Rhubarb
Radishes
Beets
Jalapenos
These mountains to the southwest of Russia contain the ever-tumultuous republic of Chechnya. What is the name of this famous mountain range?
The Caucasus
The Tian Shan
The Urals
The Rockies
True or False.....these little houses outside of most major cities in Russian-speaking countries are used as an escape from the heat and hustle and bustle. These little houses are called....."Kubinki (Кубинки).
True
False
Do elves live there?
Hobbit town?
Just like in the West, Russian-speaking countries have their version of Santa Claus. What is Santa called in Russia?
Ded Moroz (Дед Мороз)(Grandfather Frost)
Otets Rozhdestva (Отец Рождества)
Father Christmas
Drug Snega (Друг снега)
Snow Friend
Snegurichka (Снегуричка)
Snow Maiden
This world famous museum founded by Catherine the Great in St. Petersburg was once part of the Winter Palace of the Czars. Today it boasts a collection of more than 3 million items. What is the name of this museum?
The Bolshoi
The Spassky Museum
The Gorky Museum
The Hermitage
This traditional fermented drink, often made from rye bread, has been popular for over 1,000 years in Russia and Eastern Europe. What is its name?
Shashlik
Shoro
Kvas
Kymys
This car is the "Volkswagen" of Russia. You can find them all over Russia and throughout the countries of the Former Soviet Union. It is known for its durability and simplicity. What is the name of this car?
Lada
Chaika
Volga
Mercedes
The celebration on May 9th annually is one of the most important holidays in Russia and Central Asia. What historical event are they commemorating?
The end of communism
The end of World War I in Europe
The end of World War II in Europe
The end of Czarist rule in Russia
"War and Peace (Война и Мир)" is one of the most famous and beloved Russian novels. Which Russian author penned this literary classic?
Alexander Pushkin
Leo Tolstoy
Fodor Dostoyevsky
Mikhail Bulgakov
The monks Cyril and Methodius are credited for developing and bringing what is now the Cyrillic alphabet to the Slavic peoples. What nationality were these two famous missionaries?
Bulgarian
Polish
German
Dutch
This Russian-made rocket is the workhorse of the Russian space program and has been in service since 1963. What is the name of this Rocket?
Soyuz
Druzhba
Luna
Mir
This medieval political federation existed in Eastern Europe from 862 to 1242 and is considered the birthplace of the states of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. What was the name of this federation?
The Slavic Junta
The Mongol Horde
The Russian Confederation
The Kievan Rus
