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Russian Culture Quiz: How Well Do You Know Russia?
Are You a True Russophile?
Think you know Russia? Put your knowledge to the test with our comprehensive quiz. From iconic cities to fascinating traditions, this quiz will delve into the heart of Russian culture.
Questions
1. What is the capital of Russia?
2. Which river flows through Moscow?
3. What is the name of Russia's largest freshwater lake?
4. What is the traditional Russian soup made with beetroot?
5. Which Russian writer is known for his epic novel "War and Peace"?
6. What is the name of the Russian space agency?
7. Which Russian city is famous for its canals and bridges?
8. What is the traditional Russian hat made of fur?
9. Which Russian artist is known for his iconic paintings of rural life?
10. What is the name of the Russian folk dance performed by women in colorful skirts?
11. Which Russian composer wrote the "1812 Overture"?
12. What is the traditional Russian vodka flavored with honey and herbs?
13. Which Russian holiday is celebrated on January 7th, following the Julian calendar?
Answers
1. Moscow
2. Moskva River
3. Lake Baikal
4. Borscht
5. Leo Tolstoy
6. Roscosmos
7. Saint Petersburg
8. Ushanka
9. Ivan Shishkin
10. Khorovod
11. Tchaikovsky
12. Medovukha
13. Russian Orthodox Christmas