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What is the longest river in Europe?
The Volga is the longest river in Europe
What sea washes Russia in the south?
The Black Sea washes Russia in the south
What is the deepest freshwater lake in Russia?
Lake Baikal is the deepest freshwater lake in Russia
What Russian mountain chains do you know?
The Urals, the Altai, the Caucasus, the mountains of East Siberia
How many regions are there in the Russian Federation?
89 regions: 21 republics, 68 other regions
Who was the first Russian President?
Boris Yeltsin was the first Russian President
Who is the Head of the Russian Federation?
The President is the Head of the Russian Federation
Who is the vice- president of the Russian Federation?
Vladimir Putin is the vice-president of the Russian Federation
What is the main legislative body of the Russian Federation?
The State Duma is the main legislative body of the Russian Federation
What is the highest law of the Russian Federation?
The Constitution is the highest law of the Russian Federation
When was Moscow founded?
Moscow was founded in 1147
What is the original name of the city founded on the Neva?
St. Petersburg is the original name of the city founded on the Neva
What is the main wealth of Kaliningrad region?
Amber is the main wealth of Kaliningrad region
What is the most famous transport centre of Siberia?
Novosibirsk is the most famous centre of Siberia
What is the former name of Ekaterinburg?
Sverdlovsk is the former name of Ekaterinburg
What is the best known work of Alexander Pushkin?
The novel “Eugine Onegin” is the best known work of Alexander Pushkin
What is the most famous novel of Leo Tolstoy?
“War and Peace” is the most famous novel of Leo Tolstoy
Who made a tour around the Earth that lasted 1 hour 48 minutes?
Yuri Gagarin made a tour around the Earth that lasted 1 hour 48 minutes
Who is the author of “The Cherry Orchard?
Anton Chekhov is the author of “The Cherry Orchard”
What great scientist founded Moscow University in 1755?
Michael Lomonosov founded Moscow University in 1755
When do the Russian people celebrate Country Defendant’s Day?
The Russian people celebrate Country Defendant’s Day on the 23 rd of February
What holiday is celebrated with present- giving by Father Frost, decorating trees and joyful parties?
New Year’s Day is celebrated with present-giving by Father Frost, decorating trees and joyful parties
What holiday do the Russian people have on the 12 th of December?
The Russian people celebrate Constitution Day on the 12 th of December
What holiday commemorates the end of the Soviet Union’s participation in the World War II in Europe?
Victory Day commemorates the end of the Soviet Union’s participation in the World War II in Europe
What holiday marks the end of winter and lasts for a week?
Maslenitsa marks the end of winter and lasts for a week