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Basic Russian Knowledge QuizFree Trivia Questions - Printable TriviaClick the question mark found beside each question for the answer.  In what year did Lenin die?
a. 1924
b. 1887 c. 1904 d. 1938 1924 - Lenin was the leader of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. Which country did Russia invade in 1979?
a. Nepal
b. Afghanistan c. South Korea d. Poland Afghanistan - The Russian war with Afghanistan lasted nine years. What colors are currently (2013) displayed on the Russian flag?
a. Blue, yellow and white
b. Red, yellow and white c. Red, white and blue d. Red and yellow Red, white and blue - The red, white and blue flag was adopted in 1993. What is the capital of Russia?
a. St. Petersburg
b. Leningrad c. Stalingrad d. Moscow Moscow - Moscow is the largest city in Russia. What is the approximate size of Russia (2013)?
a. 21,500,000 km2
b. 12,070,000 km2 c. 15,930,000 km2 d. 17,098,000 km2 17,098,000 km2 - Russia is 17,098,242 km2 or 6,592,800 square miles. When do Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day?
a. March 11
b. October 19 c. August 7 d. February 23 February 23 - This day was first celebrated in 1919. What is the national animal of Russia?
a. Russian Bear
b. Musk ox c. Wolf d. Snow Leopard Russian Bear - The Russian Bear was a symbol of the Olympic Games. When did Russia hold the Summer Olympic Games?
a. 1980
b. 1972 c. 1996 d. 1988 1980 - These games were boycotted by many western nations. How many times zones does Russia span?
a. Eleven
b. One c. Nine d. Five Nine - Russia is the largest country in the world. As of 2008, how many "federal Subjects" does Russia have?
a. 83
b. 48 c. 97 d. 56 83 - These subjects include republics, krais and oblasts etc. What is the national flower of Russia?
a. Daffodil
b. Chamomile c. White Rose d. Chrysanthemum Chamomile - The chamomile resembles a daisy. Which ruler was the first to wear the Great Imperial Crown?
a. Ivan the Terrible
b. Catherine the Great c. Alexander the Great d. Peter the Great Catherine the Great - Ekrat and Jeremia Pauzie designed the crown for Catherine's coronation in 1762. What is the Orlov?
a. A church
b. A theatre c. A breed of horse d. A diamond A diamond - The Orlov Diamond is set in the royal sceptre, which is part of the crown jewels. When did Ivan the Terrible begin his rule?
a. 1672
b. 1786 c. 1547 d. 1309 1547 - Ivan ruled from January 16, 1547 to March 28, 1584. What is the longest river in Russia?
a. The Vilyuy
b. The Kolyma c. The Lower Tunguska d. The Volga The Volga - The Volga is 2,290 miles long. It empties into the Caspian Sea. What is the highest mountain in Russia?
a. Gora Uilpata
b. Pik Pushkina c. Mount Elbrus d. Gora Gistola Mount Elbrus - Mount Elbrus is 5,642 meters high. What is the name of Russia's largest island?
a. Sakhalin
b. De Long c. Iony d. Ayon Sakhalin - Sakhalin is 72,492 km2.  Click Here For a Printable Version of This Quiz
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