Russia History Quiz #35
Russia History Quiz #35
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During the 1950s which politician began the process of de-Stalinisation?
- Andropov
- Gorbachev
- Yeltsin
- Khrushchev
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How many seats did the "A Just Russia" party win the 2011 Elections to the Duma?
- 88
- 221
- 109
- 64
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In 2004 Putin scrapped the direct election of what?
- Heads of State
- Presidents
- Regional governors
- Prime Ministers
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In what year did Russia demonstrate its naval power in the Bay of Biscay, seen by some as a threat?
- 2001
- 2012
- 2003
- 2008
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Invented in Russia in 1688 what is a Balalaika?
- Weapon
- Musical Instrument
- Hat
- Bath
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Nord Stream, invented and made in 2011, was the worlds longest what?
- Bridge
- Offshore Pipeline
- Underground Mine
- Rail Track
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SR Fanny Kaplin shot which famous Russian twice, failing to kill him with both shots?
- Putin
- Khrushchev
- Lenin
- Stalin
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The name of the pre historic Yamna culture translates as what?
- Water
- Sand
- Pit
- Beach
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Vodka is thought to have been invented in Russia in what decade?
- 1030s
- 1930s
- 1830s
- 1430s
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What role did Yuri Andropov have before leading the communist Party?
- Secretary of State
- Army General
- Finance Minister
- KGB Chief
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What was the name of the song that won the 2008 Eurovision song Contest for Russia?
- Never
- Believe
- I Am
- The Hero
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When did Russia annex to Duchy of Yaroslavl?
- 1263
- 1463
- 1163
- 1363
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When did the Novgorod Republic finally surrender to the authority of Moscow?
- 1655
- 1233
- 1478
- 1144
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When was Rasputin assassinated?
- 1956
- 1916
- 1906
- 1936
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Where did Ceaser defeated Phrances II?
- Fela
- Tela
- Zela
- Mela
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Which leader died in 1985 from Emphysema?
- Andropov
- Chernenko
- Yeltsin
- Brezhnev
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Which of these leaders famously campaigned against Alcohol in 1985?
- Andropov
- Brezhnev
- Gorbachev
- Yeltsin
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Which Russian Ruler was assassinated in 1881?
- Alexander II
- Alexander III
- Alexander IV
- Alexander V
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Who invented the three bolt diving equipment in Russian in 1829?
- Dmitri Mendeleev
- Pavel Schilling
- Ek Gauzen
- Alexander Lodygin
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Who was the first Chairman of United Russia?
- Dimitry Medvedev
- Joseph Stalin
- Vladimir Putin
- Boris Gryzlov
Questions & Answers
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During the 1950s which politician began the process of de-Stalinisation?Khrushchev
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How many seats did the "A Just Russia" party win the 2011 Elections to the Duma?64
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In 2004 Putin scrapped the direct election of what?Regional governors
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In what year did Russia demonstrate its naval power in the Bay of Biscay, seen by some as a threat?2008
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Invented in Russia in 1688 what is a Balalaika?Musical Instrument
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Nord Stream, invented and made in 2011, was the worlds longest what?Offshore Pipeline
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SR Fanny Kaplin shot which famous Russian twice, failing to kill him with both shots?Lenin
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The name of the pre historic Yamna culture translates as what?Pit
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Vodka is thought to have been invented in Russia in what decade?1430s
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What role did Yuri Andropov have before leading the communist Party?KGB Chief
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What was the name of the song that won the 2008 Eurovision song Contest for Russia?Believe
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When did Russia annex to Duchy of Yaroslavl?1463
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When did the Novgorod Republic finally surrender to the authority of Moscow?1478
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When was Rasputin assassinated?1916
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Where did Ceaser defeated Phrances II?Zela
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Which leader died in 1985 from Emphysema?Chernenko
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Which of these leaders famously campaigned against Alcohol in 1985?Gorbachev
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Which Russian Ruler was assassinated in 1881?Alexander II
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Who invented the three bolt diving equipment in Russian in 1829?Ek Gauzen
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Who was the first Chairman of United Russia?Boris Gryzlov
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