1. Countries

2. Stage 1 – The Russian Federation Stage 2 – English-speaking countries Final Stage

3. Geographical position Political system Main cities Famous people Holidays 100 100 200 200 300 300 400 400 500 500 100 100 200 200 300 300 400 400 500 500 100 100 200 200 300 300 400 400 500 500 100 100 200 200 300 300 400 400 500 500 100 100 200 200 300 300 400 400 500 500

4. What is the longest river in Europe?

5. The Volga is the longest river in Europe

6. What sea washes Russia in the south?

7. The Black Sea washes Russia in the south

8. What is the deepest freshwater lake in Russia?

9. Lake Baikal is the deepest freshwater lake in Russia

10. What Russian mountain chains do you know?

11. The Urals, the Altai, the Caucasus, the mountains of East Siberia

12. How many regions are there in the Russian Federation?

13. 89 regions: 21 republics, 68 other regions

14. Who was the first Russian President?

15. Boris Yeltsin was the first Russian President

16. Who is the Head of the Russian Federation?

17. The President is the Head of the Russian Federation

18. Who is the vice- president of the Russian Federation?

19. Vladimir Putin is the vice-president of the Russian Federation

20. What is the main legislative body of the Russian Federation?

21. The State Duma is the main legislative body of the Russian Federation

22. What is the highest law of the Russian Federation?

23. The Constitution is the highest law of the Russian Federation

24. When was Moscow founded?

25. Moscow was founded in 1147

26. What is the original name of the city founded on the Neva?

27. St. Petersburg is the original name of the city founded on the Neva

28. What is the main wealth of Kaliningrad region?

29. Amber is the main wealth of Kaliningrad region

30. What is the most famous transport centre of Siberia?

31. Novosibirsk is the most famous centre of Siberia

32. What is the former name of Ekaterinburg?

33. Sverdlovsk is the former name of Ekaterinburg

34. What is the best known work of Alexander Pushkin?

35. The novel “Eugine Onegin” is the best known work of Alexander Pushkin

36. What is the most famous novel of Leo Tolstoy?

37. “War and Peace” is the most famous novel of Leo Tolstoy

38. Who made a tour around the Earth that lasted 1 hour 48 minutes?

39. Yuri Gagarin made a tour around the Earth that lasted 1 hour 48 minutes

40. Who is the author of “The Cherry Orchard?

41. Anton Chekhov is the author of “The Cherry Orchard”

42. What great scientist founded Moscow University in 1755?

43. Michael Lomonosov founded Moscow University in 1755

44. When do the Russian people celebrate Country Defendant’s Day?

45. The Russian people celebrate Country Defendant’s Day on the 23 rd of February

46. What holiday is celebrated with present- giving by Father Frost, decorating trees and joyful parties?

47. New Year’s Day is celebrated with present-giving by Father Frost, decorating trees and joyful parties

48. What holiday do the Russian people have on the 12 th of December?

49. The Russian people celebrate Constitution Day on the 12 th of December

50. What holiday commemorates the end of the Soviet Union’s participation in the World War II in Europe?

51. Victory Day commemorates the end of the Soviet Union’s participation in the World War II in Europe

52. What holiday marks the end of winter and lasts for a week?

53. Maslenitsa marks the end of winter and lasts for a week