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Quiz about Basic Russian Words
Quiz about Basic Russian Words

Basic Russian Words Trivia Quiz


These are some of the basic words you might need if you go to Russia. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by lanire. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
lanire
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
62,737
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
3401
Last 3 plays: rooby2s (7/10), Guest 131 (10/10), Guest 69 (1/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these is an informal greeting in Russian? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. If you needed emergency medical help, which of these would you call? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The most popular food in Russia is bread. Where would you go to buy it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. If you were looking for a bus in Russia, what would you be looking for? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is Russian currency called in Russian? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the capital of Russia called in Russian? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How do you say 'sorry' in Russian? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How can you say 'zero' in Russian? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How can you say 'thank you' in Russian? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is an informal farewell in Russian? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these is an informal greeting in Russian?

Answer: Preevet

'Preevet' means 'hi'. It is a casual greeting between friends. 'Zdravstvuite' is a formal greeting. 'Do Svidaniya' means 'goodbye'. 'Spasibo' means 'thank you'.
2. If you needed emergency medical help, which of these would you call?

Answer: Skoraya Pomosch

'Skoraya Pomosch' is an ambulance. To get that help you would dial '03' on any phone. 'Pozharnye' are firefighting services, their number is '01'. 'Militsiya' is police and can be called by dialing '02'. 'Santehnik' are plumbing services (unfortunately they don't have their own unique number).
3. The most popular food in Russia is bread. Where would you go to buy it?

Answer: Bulochnaya

'Bulochnaya' is a bakery {store;} 'Igrushechnyi Magazin' is a toy {store;} 'Promtovary' are hardware and homeware {stores;} a 'Bolnitsa' is a hospital.
4. If you were looking for a bus in Russia, what would you be looking for?

Answer: Avtobus

'Avtobus' is a bus, 'Poezd' is a train, 'Metro' is the subway and a 'Tramvai' is a street car.
5. What is Russian currency called in Russian?

Answer: Rubl'

Russian currency is pronounced and spelt 'Rubl' in Russian, but spelt 'Rouble' or 'Ruble' in English.
6. What is the capital of Russia called in Russian?

Answer: Moskva

7. How do you say 'sorry' in Russian?

Answer: Izvinite

'Izvinite' means 'sorry', 'pozhaluista' means 'you are welcome', 'spasibo' means 'thank you', and 'do svidaniya' means 'goodbye'.
8. How can you say 'zero' in Russian?

Answer: nol

'Nol' is zero, 'odin' is one, 'dva' is two, 'tree' is three.
9. How can you say 'thank you' in Russian?

Answer: Spasibo

'Spasibo' means 'thank you'. 'Prostite' means 'excuse me'.
10. What is an informal farewell in Russian?

Answer: Poka

'Poka' means 'Bye'. 'Do svidaniya' is a formal farewell. 'Schastlivo' and 'udachi' are two variations of 'good luck'.
Source: Author lanire

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