Russia Quiz - 63 Trivia Questions!
Uncover the vast and enigmatic history of Russia in this quiz. From the tsars to the Soviet era and beyond, challenge your knowledge of this Eurasian superpower and its enduring influence on global politics and culture.
Who became the first directly elected President of the Russian Federation in 1991?
What is the national non-alcoholic drink of Russia?
Which Russian mathematician invented the Periodic Table?
What holiday is celebrated in Russia to commemorate the end of World War II?
Who was the first man to orbit the Earth?
Who led the Novgorodians against the Swedes in the Battle of the Neva in 1240?
What is the second largest religion in Russia?
Which Russian physicist made fundamental contributions to many areas of theoretical physics?
In September 1939, the Soviet Union invaded which country, resulting in the start of World War II?
What is the main religion in Russia?
Which Russian football team won the UEFA Cup in 2005?
Who led the Russian army that defeated Napoleon's army in the Napoleonic Wars?
Who became the dictator of the Soviet Union after the death of Lenin in 1924?
Who was the last leader of the Soviet Union?
Who was the most famous architect of the Rococo style in Russia in the 18th century?
What is the most visited tourist attraction in Russia?
What type of music was popular in Russia during the Soviet era?
In which part of Russia was the first modern human found?
Which 15th century Russian painter is known as the Father of Russian icon painting?
How many years of primary schooling are compulsory in Russia?
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces?
Who directed the 1961 film 'War and Peace', based on a novel by Leo Tolstoy?
Who led the October Revolution in Russia in 1917?
Who became leader of the Soviet Union after the death of Joseph Stalin in 1953?
What is the name of Russia's space agency?
What is the average life expectancy in Russia?
What Muslim sect has been subjected to persecution by the Russian government in the Caucasus?
What is the second largest city in Russia?
What is the coldest month of the year in Russia?
Which Russian film director developed the 'Kino-Eye' theory of film making?
Who became the leader of the Soviet Union in 1964?
Who replaced Vladimir Putin as President of Russia in 2008?
Which Russian tsar was forced to abdicate in 1917?
Which organisation has criticised Russia for its human rights record?
What was the name of the private military group that fought for Russia in the Ukraine in 2023?
The Russo-Georgian War of 2008 was fought between Russia and which other country?
What is the busiest airport in Russia?
Who was the leading Russian novelist of the 1930's?
What is the name of the heavy sour cream added to soups and salads in Russia?
What is the national symbol of Russia?
What is the primary source of law in Russia?
Who was the Russian inventor of the helicopter?
What type of caviar is produced in Russia?
What was the name of the dynasty that ruled Kievan Rus in the 10th and 11th centuries?
In which battle of 1943 did the Germans defeat the Red Army?
What is the name of the head of government in Russia?
What is the most popular holiday in Russia?
Which mountain range forms the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia?
What was the name of the dog that orbited the Earth in Sputnik 2?
What name is given to the people of Eastern Europe who are the ancestors of the Russians?
What was the name of the Soviet Union's alliance with Eastern European countries after World War II?
What country did Russia invade in 2014?
Which country has the largest stockpile of nuclear weapons in the world?
What is the distinctive feature of Russian church architecture?
Which river separates the Russian and Ukrainian parts of the Ukraine?
What is the deepest lake in the world?
What did the Russians call World War II?
Who was the most famous Russian poet of the 19th century?
What was the name of the Russian dynasty that came to the throne in 1613?
Which Turkic tribe ruled the steppes between the Caucasus and the Volga river basin until the 10th century?
What was the name of the famine that killed up to 8 million people in Russia in 1932-33?
In which year did the Battle of Stalingrad take place?
Who was the first Russian composer to be a member of the 'Mighty Handful'?