90+ Russia Trivia Questions and Answers

Russia or the Russian Federation is a country that spans much of eastern Europe and northern Asia. Russia, once the preeminent republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or U.S.S.R. (colloquially known as the Soviet Union), became an independent country after the Soviet Union disintegrated in December 1991.

Russia is a land of extremes. By far it is the world’s largest country, it spans the entirety of northern Asia and the eastern third of Europe, spanning 11 time zones and encompassing a diverse range of environments and landforms. Currently, it is being led by the Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Russian Trivia

With tons of interesting facts about Russians, Russian Culture and Russian history, how much do you know about Russia aside from the significant role of the Russian Government in World War II?

• Two of the world’s deepest lakes are found in Russia, namely: Lake Baikal and Caspian Sea. These two lakes are bordered by more than one country which explains why they are considered to be the deepest lakes in the world.
• The Baltic Sea has a part of Russian territory along with 8 other nations namely Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Germany
• Majority of the Russian Population is made up of Ethnic Russians. 
• The largest ethnic groups in Russia are Ethnic Russians, Tatar and Ukrainians.
• There are 14 other independent states that became countries distinct from Russia.
• Soviet Republics are soviets or workers’ councils who advocate for democracy.
• On February 24, 2022, Russia declared war on Eastern Ukraine. 
• The Russian Economy ranks 11th in the world because of the size of its country and its abundance of natural resources.

Russia Trivia Questions and Answers

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Question	Answer
What was the name of the first manmade satellite that was launched into space in 1957?	▶ Sputnik
In Russia, a woman’s last name usually ends in what letter?	▶ A
Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia was said to have been close friends with a mystical faith healer known by what name?	▶ Grigori Rasputin
What did the letters of the former communist country U.S.S.R. stand for?	▶ Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
War and Peace, originally published in 1869, is a novel written by which Russian author?	▶ Leo Tolstoy
What is the name of the meringue-based cake believed to have been created in honor of a Russian ballerina?	▶ Pavlova
On June 16, 1963, which Soviet cosmonaut became the first woman in space?	▶ Valentina Tereshkova
Who started the communist party in Russia?	▶ Vladimir Lenin
What famous animal is found in the forests of Russia?	▶ Siberian Tiger
What is the capital of Russia?	▶ Moscow
What is called the cultural capital of Russia?	▶ Saint Petersburg
Who is the prime minister of Russia this 2022?	▶ Mikhail Mishustin
What kind of natural resources is Russia known for?	▶ Natural Gas
What place in Russia is considered to be the center of military parades and demonstrations?	▶ Red Square
Who is Russia’s first president?	▶ Boris Yeltsin
What is the longest railway in Russia?	▶ Trans-Siberian Railway
What is the largest country in the world by land area?	▶ Russia
Which famous composer was born in Russia in 1840 and composed the ballets Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty?	▶ Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Who was the first leader of the Soviet Union?	▶ Vladimir Lenin
What is the name of the largest museum in Russia, located in St. Petersburg?	▶ The Hermitage Museum
Which river runs through Moscow?	▶ The Moskva River
What is the name of the fortified complex at the heart of Moscow that includes the residence of the Russian President?	▶ The Kremlin
What type of alcohol is Russia famous for producing?	▶ Vodka
What is the name of the famous street in Moscow that is home to luxury shops and hotels?	▶ Tverskaya Street
Who was the famous Russian mystic and advisor to the Romanov family who was assassinated in 1916?	▶ Grigori Rasputin
What is the name of the largest lake in Russia and the deepest lake in the world?	▶ Lake Baikal
Which Russian author wrote War and Peace and Anna Karenina?	▶ Leo Tolstoy
What is the name of the historic square in Moscow that is home to St. Basil’s Cathedral?	▶ Red Square
What is the name of the Russian space program that sent the first man into space?	▶ Soviet space program
Who was the first elected president of Russia, serving from 1991 to 1999?	▶ Boris Yeltsin
What is the name of the mountain range that stretches across Russia from the Arctic Ocean to the Caspian Sea?	▶ The Ural Mountains
What is the name of the famous onion-domed cathedral in Moscow that is a symbol of Russia?	▶ St. Basil’s Cathedral
Which Russian ruler is known for his expansionist policies and building St. Petersburg?	▶ Peter the Great
What is the name of the currency used in Russia?	▶ Russian ruble
Who composed the ballet The Firebird and The Rite of Spring and is considered one of the most influential composers of the 20th century?	▶ Igor Stravinsky
What is the name of the famous street market in Moscow that sells a variety of goods, from food to souvenirs?	▶ Izmailovo Market
What is the name of the river that forms the boundary between Russia and China?	▶ Amur River
Which Russian ruler was assassinated in 1881 by a group of revolutionaries?	▶ Alexander II
What is the name of the famous church in Moscow that was built in the 16th century and is now a museum?	▶ Cathedral of the Archangel
What is the name of the famous Russian dancer who defected to the United States in 1961 and became a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre?	▶ Rudolf Nureyev
Which Russian leader instituted a series of economic and political reforms known as perestroika and glasnost?	▶ Mikhail Gorbachev
What is the name of the famous Russian writer and playwright who wrote The Cherry Orchard and Three Sisters?	▶ Anton Chekhov
What is the name of the famous Russian painter who is known for his abstract and geometric paintings?	▶ Kazimir Malevich
What is the name of the famous Russian street artist who goes by the name of P183?	▶ Pavel 183
What is the name of the famous Russian ballet company that was founded in 1776 and is based in St. Petersburg?	▶ Mariinsky Ballet
Which Russian city is known as the “Venice of the North” because of its numerous canals and bridges?	▶ St. Petersburg
What is the name of the famous Russian chess player who became the youngest ever world chess champion at the age of 22?	▶ Garry Kasparov
What is the name of the famous Russian film director who directed the films Andrei Rublev, Solaris, and Stalker?	▶ Andrei Tarkovsky
What is the name of the mountain range in southern Russia that is home to the highest peak in Europe, Mount Elbrus?	▶ Caucasus Mountains
Which Russian ruler is known for his defeat of Napoleon in the Patriotic War of 1812?	▶ Alexander I
What is the name of the famous Russian composer who wrote The Firebird, Petrushka, and The Rite of Spring?	▶ Igor Stravinsky
What is the name of the famous Russian singer who is known for her powerful and emotional performances?	▶ Elena Obraztsova
What is the name of the famous Russian writer who wrote Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov?	▶ Fyodor Dostoevsky
What is the name of the river that forms the boundary between Russia and China?	▶ Amur River
Which Russian ruler was assassinated in 1881 by a group of revolutionaries?	▶ Alexander II
What is the name of the famous church in Moscow that was built in the 16th century and is now a museum?	▶ Cathedral of the Archangel
What is the name of the famous Russian dancer who defected to the United States in 1961 and became a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre?	▶ Rudolf Nureyev
Which Russian leader instituted a series of economic and political reforms known as perestroika and glasnost?	▶ Mikhail Gorbachev
What is the name of the famous Russian writer and playwright who wrote The Cherry Orchard and Three Sisters?	▶ Anton Chekhov
What is the name of the famous Russian painter who is known for his abstract and geometric paintings?	▶ Kazimir Malevich
What is the name of the famous Russian street artist who goes by the name of P183?	▶ Pavel 183
What is the name of the famous Russian ballet company that was founded in 1776 and is based in St. Petersburg?	▶ Mariinsky Ballet
Which Russian city is known as the “Venice of the North” because of its numerous canals and bridges?	▶ St. Petersburg
What is the name of the famous Russian chess player who became the youngest ever world chess champion at the age of 22?	▶ Garry Kasparov
What is the name of the famous Russian film director who directed the films Andrei Rublev, Solaris, and Stalker?	▶ Andrei Tarkovsky
What is the name of the mountain range in southern Russia that is home to the highest peak in Europe, Mount Elbrus?	▶ Caucasus Mountains
Which Russian ruler is known for his defeat of Napoleon in the Patriotic War of 1812?	▶ Alexander I
What is the name of the famous Russian composer who wrote The Firebird, Petrushka, and The Rite of Spring?	▶ Igor Stravinsky
What is the name of the famous Russian singer who is known for her powerful and emotional performances?	▶ Elena Obraztsova
What is the name of the famous Russian writer who wrote Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov?	▶ Fyodor Dostoevsky
What is the name of the famous Russian ballerina who was the principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet for over two decades?	▶ Maya Plisetskaya
Which Russian ruler founded the city of St. Petersburg in 1703 and moved the capital of Russia there?	▶ Peter the Great
What is the name of the famous Russian poet who wrote The Bronze Horseman and Eugene Onegin?	▶ Alexander Pushkin
What is the name of the famous Russian painter who is known for his impressionist and post-impressionist style?	▶ Ilya Repin
What is the name of the famous Russian singer who is known for his deep bass voice and traditional Russian songs?	▶ Feodor Chaliapin
What is the name of the famous Russian author who wrote War and Peace and Anna Karenina?	▶ Leo Tolstoy
What is the name of the famous Russian composer who wrote the ballets Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty?	▶ Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Which Russian ruler was known as the “Terrible” and ruled from 1547 until his death in 1584?	▶ Ivan IV
What is the name of the famous Russian tennis player who won five Grand Slam singles titles and was ranked world No. 1 in singles for 21 weeks?	▶ Maria Sharapova
What is the name of the famous Russian scientist who is known for his work on the periodic table of elements?	▶ Dmitri Mendeleev
Which Russian city was the capital of the Russian Empire from 1712 to 1918?	▶ St. Petersburg
What is the name of the famous Russian writer who wrote Doctor Zhivago?	▶ Boris Pasternak
What is the name of the famous Russian painter who is known for his surreal and abstract works?	▶ Wassily Kandinsky
What is the name of the famous Russian composer who wrote the opera Boris Godunov?	▶ Modest Mussorgsky
What is the name of the famous Russian ballet dancer who was the first black dancer to become a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre?	▶ Misty Copeland
What is the name of the famous Russian scientist who discovered the principles of classical conditioning?	▶ Ivan Pavlov
What is the name of the famous Russian astronaut who was the first person to spend a year in space?	▶ Mikhail Kornienko
Which Russian ruler is known for his defeat of the Teutonic Knights in the Battle of Grunwald in 1410?	▶ Vytautas the Great