Think you know everything about the largest country in the world? From its vast landscapes to its rich history and unique culture, test your knowledge about Russia with this intriguing quiz!
1. What percentage of Russia's population traces their ancestry to the Slavs?
90 percent
80 percent
40 percent
60 percent
2. Which Russian writer is known for the novel 'War and Peace'?
Leo Tolstoy
Anton Chekhov
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Alexander Pushkin
3. What traditional Russian dish involves chicken's foot soup?
Olivier Salad
Pelmeni
Borscht
Kholodets
4. Which of the following is NOT a major river in Russia?
Volga
Yenisey
Lena
Danube
5. How many ethnic groups are there in Russia?
120
190
150
160
6. What is the official name of Russia?
Russia
Commonwealth of Russia
Russian Federation
Union of Russia
7. Which mountain range divides Europe and Asia in Russia?
Ural
Altay
Caucasus
Himalayas
8. What date is Christmas celebrated on in Russia?
1st January
25th December
7th January
15th January
9. What percentage of the world's fresh water is contained in Lake Baikal?
20 percent
10 percent
25 percent
30 percent
10. Which city is the capital of Russia?
St. Petersburg
Kazan
Moscow
Vladivostok
11. How many time zones does Russia span?
9
7
5
11
12. Who was elected in Russia's first democratic election in 1991?
