Russia civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Russia with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
How the Russian Federation is governed, from the Constitution of 1993 to the Federal Assembly.
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What is the capital of Russia?
Moscow
Moscow is the capital and largest city of the Russian Federation.
What is the name of Russia’s federal parliament?
The Federal Assembly
The Constitution names the Federal Assembly as Russia's parliament. It has two chambers.
What is the upper chamber of the Federal Assembly called?
The Federation Council
The Federal Assembly consists of the Federation Council (upper chamber) and the State Duma (lower chamber).
In which year was Russia’s current Constitution adopted by national vote?
1993
The Constitution of the Russian Federation was adopted by popular vote on 12 December 1993.
What is the state language of the Russian Federation?
Russian
The Constitution sets Russian as the state language throughout the Russian Federation.
History 5 questions
Key moments from the founding of Saint Petersburg to the space age and 1991.
Who became the first human to travel into space, in 1961?
Yuri Gagarin
Yuri Gagarin orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961.
Which city did Peter the Great found in 1703?
Saint Petersburg
Peter the Great founded Saint Petersburg in 1703 and later made it the capital of the Russian Empire.
In which year did the Soviet Union cease to exist?
1991
The Soviet Union was dissolved in December 1991.
Whose army fought the Russian army at the Battle of Borodino in 1812?
Napoleon's French army
The Battle of Borodino, in September 1812, was fought against Napoleon's invading Grande Armée.
Who became the first tsar of the Romanov dynasty in 1613?
Michael Romanov
Michael Romanov was elected tsar in 1613, founding the dynasty that ruled until 1917.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Russia's flag, currency, great rivers and lakes, and national holidays.
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What are the colours of the Russian flag, from top to bottom?
White, blue and red
The Russian flag is a horizontal tricolour of white, blue and red.
What is the currency of Russia?
The rouble
The Russian rouble is the currency of the Russian Federation.
Which river, flowing through Russia, is the longest in Europe?
The Volga
The Volga is Europe's longest river. It flows into the Caspian Sea.
Which lake in Siberia is the deepest lake in the world?
Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal is the world's deepest lake and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On which date is Russia Day celebrated?
12 June
Russia Day is a public holiday held every year on 12 June.
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