How Well Do You Know Russia? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ironiya Sudbi

"Ironiya Sudbi" (Irony of Fate) is a romantic comedy that premiered on New Years Eve in 1976. Since then, it has become a tradition to watch the movie every New Years Eve. The movie is about two identical homes that look alike, have the same address, and have the same number of floors. One is in Moscow and the other is in St. Petersburg.

In one lives a man, Zhenia, who is planning to meet the new year with his bride-to-be and in the other lives a woman, Nadia, who is planning to spend the New Year with her boyfriend.

Then, Zhenia gets drunk with his friends and they accidentally send him to St. Petersburg where he, in a drunken state, tells the taxi driver his address. He is taken to Nadia's place and the whole situation results in new love, separation, a lot of laughs, and a great holiday atmosphere.

Answer: blini

Blini are thin Russian pancakes that are often served for breakfast. People eat them with jam or sour cream.

Answer: Fabrika Zviozd

Fabrika Zviozd (Fabric of Stars) has had six installments so far. Many famous Russian singers came out of "Fabrika Zviozd" (Star Factory). Some of them actually won a "Fabrika Zviozd" and some were eliminated from the start. A few of the famous Russian stars who debuted in "Fabrika Zviozd" are Irakliy, Yulia Savicheva, Stas Pieha, Viktoria Dayneko, Sogdiana, and the pop groups Chelsi, Korni, and Fabrika.

Answer: False

Christmas in Russia is in January and is strictly a religious holiday. However, on Russian New Year (December 31st to January 1st), there is a fir tree, presents under the tree, and a Russian Santa Clause! His name is Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost). On the holiday, the whole family gets together to open presents, eat, and wait for the new year.

It's like Christmas and New Years combined! However, unlike Christmas, Russian New Year is not a religious holiday.

Answer: Alla Pugachova

Alla Pugochiova has been famous throughout Russia since the 1970s. She was married to one of the most popular Russian singers (originally from Bulgaria) Filip Kirkorov until 2007. Alla's daughter, Kristina Orbakaite, is also a famous Russian singer. It's all in the family!

Answer: Channel One

Channel One is one of the most watched TV channels in Russia. It has series (many part movies that have a new installment every weekday), movies (both Russian and foreign), news, reality shows, and concerts. Channel One has something for every interest and for everyone, from children to grandparents.

Answer: matrioshki

Matryoshkas (or matrioshki) are Russian nesting dolls. Many people collect them as antiques, and they are very often sold as souvenirs to foreigners.

Answer: The Amazing Race

There is no "Amazing Race" in Russia. There have been two "Survivor" type shows. One was in Africa and the other was in a Medieval sort place. All the rules were the same as "Survivor". Maksim Galkin, a popular Russian TV host, leads "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?" in Russia which is identical to the American game show, three lifelines and all.

The Russian "America's Got Talent", called "Minuta Slavi" (A Minute of Fame) is also almost identical to the American show.

Answer: Kreml (Kremlin)

The President lives in the Kreml which is located straight in the center of Moscow, Russia's capital. Tours of the Kreml are available for tourists or you can just view it from the outside. Every New Years Eve, the president addresses the nation through Channel One. He wishes everybody a happy New Year and talks about what he plans to do in the upcoming year.

Answer: 18

The legal age for drinking and for smoking is eighteen years old. However, rules are very lenient about this. Few policemen enforce the legal ages for drinking and smoking so many teens drink and smoke before they turn eighteen.