I. Russian Geography
1. What is the currency used in Russia?
2. Which river flows through Moscow and St Petersburg?
3. How many people do you think live in Moscow?
4. Do you know what the word “Russia” means?
5. How many countries border Russia?
II. Russian Culture
6. What is the most common religion in Russia?
7. Are Americans more likely to use first names than Russian people?
8. How many people live in Russia?
9. Do you think it’s easy for people to learn English in Russia?
10. Have you ever been to Russia before or do you plan on visiting soon?
III. Russian History
11. How many time zones are there in Russia?
12. How old do you have to be to vote in Russia?
13. Which famous Russian writer wrote Anna Karenina and War and Peace?
14. Do you need a visa to go to Russia?
15. What are the two biggest cities in Russia?
IV. Russian Environment
16. What kind of climate does Russia have?
17. What are the most popular Russian drinks?
18. How long has Russia existed as an independent country (since its founding)?
19. Are there any famous landmarks in Russia?
20. What kind of animals live in Russia?
V. Russian Society
21. Do you have any Russian friends or family members?
22. What are some famous Russian cities or towns?
23. What is the weather like in Russia?
24. Is it true that Russians drink a lot of vodka?
25. What are the most popular sports in Russia?
VI. Russian Borders and Relations
26. How long is the border between Russia and China?
27. Why did Russia become communist, but not anymore?
28. How did Russia get its name?
29. How many cities are there in Russia with a population of over one million people?
30. What are some famous Russian cities?
VII. Russian Cuisine
31. What are some famous Russian foods?
32. What is the population of Russia?
33. What does Russia look like on a map?
34. Who is the current president of Russia?
35. What are some famous Russian artists and musicians?
VIII. Russian History
36. When was Russia founded?
37. What is one major event in Russian history?
38. Who was the first Tsar of Russia?
39. What was the Soviet Union?
40. What caused the fall of the Soviet Union?
IX. Russian Language
41. What is the official language of Russia?
42. Do you know any Russian words or phrases?
43. How do you say “hello” in Russian?
44. Is Russian a difficult language to learn?
45. What is the Cyrillic alphabet?
X. Russian Traditions
46. What are some traditional Russian holidays?
47. What is a common Russian custom?
48. How do Russians celebrate New Year?
49. What is a traditional Russian meal?
50. What is the significance of the matryoshka doll?
XI. Russian Arts
51. Who are some famous Russian artists?
52. What is famous about Russian ballet?
53. Who is a well-known Russian composer?
54. What is a popular Russian folk song?
55. What is the importance of literature in Russian culture?
XII. Russian Future
56. What challenges does Russia face today?
57. How is technology changing Russia?
58. What do you think the future holds for Russia?
59. How is Russia addressing environmental issues?
60. What role does Russia play in global politics?
