Do You Have A Russian Nature?

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Have you ever dreamt of changing your location? To travel, see new places and meet new people? In the RUDN University there are people from the entire world! Apart from cultural interaction here you will get to know the rich and friendly Russian culture! Wait. . . Probably you're already a bit of a Russian? Explore this test and find yourself on the scale of Russianness!

Questions and Answers

1.

Which holiday has a tradition to make bliny (pancakes)?
- A.
  
  Maslenitsa
- B.
  
  Easter
- C.
  
  Savior of the Apple Feast Day
Correct Answer
A. Maslenitsa

Explanation
Maslenitsa is a Slavic religious and folk holiday, celebrated during the last week before Great Lent.

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2.

When do you read user manual?
- A.
  
  Before using the thing
- B.
  
  When the thing is already broken
- C.
  
  I don't read the manual. Usually I repair things myself
Correct Answer
B. When the thing is already broken

Explanation
It's a common feature of Russian people to use equipment without reading a manual. It's high time to do it when something is broken.

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3.

Which writing doesn't belong to Dostoyevsky?
- A.
  
  Crime and Punishment
- B.
  
  The Idiot
- C.
  
  The Brothers Karamazov
- D.
  
  Fathers and Sons
Correct Answer
D. Fathers and Sons

Explanation
Dostoyevsky is a Russian writer and philosopher. His literary works deal with human psychology, social and political situation in Russia. Among his famous works are "Crime and Punishment", "The Idiot" and "The Brothers Kramazov".

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4.

Select an image with Russian city.
- A.
  
  Option 1
- B.
  
  Option 2
- C.
  
  Option 3
Correct Answer
A. Option 1

Explanation
Saint Basil's Cathedral is situated on the Red Square in the heart of Moscow.

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5.

Do you know how -25 C° feel like?
- A.
  
  Of course, it's a usual thing
- B.
  
  Minus what? Sorry, I am a beach person
- C.
  
  Is it possible?
Correct Answer
A. Of course, it's a usual thing

Explanation
Russian winters usually are very cold and the weather is much below zero.

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6.

What person is not a Russian?
- A.
  
  Option 1
- B.
  
  Option 2
- C.
  
  Option 3
Correct Answer
C. Option 3

Explanation
Francis Scott Fitzgerald is not Russian, he is an American writer. Leo Tolstoy and Anton Chekhov are famous Russian writers, globally known for their literary masterpieces.

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7.

Who is this person?
- A.
  
  Military leader
- B.
  
  Scientist
- C.
  
  Cosmonaut
- D.
  
  Writer
Correct Answer
C. Cosmonaut

Explanation
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin is the first human to journey into outer space.

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8.

Which city is this?
- A.
  
  Prague
- B.
  
  Saint Petersburg
- C.
  
  Venice
- D.
  
  Moscow
Correct Answer
B. Saint Petersburg

Explanation
Russian city Saint Petersburg is famous for its moveable bridges.

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9.

Which Russian novel has a character "Cat Behemoth"?
- A.
  
  The War and Peace
- B.
  
  The Master and Margarita
- C.
  
  The White Guard
Correct Answer
B. The Master and Margarita

Explanation
Behemoth is a character from the novel The Master and Margarita by the Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov. He is an enormous demonic black cat who speaks, walks on two legs, and can even transform to human shape for brief periods.

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10.

Who was the last Russian Emperor?
- A.
  
  Alexander III
- B.
  
  Nicholas II
- C.
  
  Peter I
Correct Answer
B. Nicholas II

Explanation
Nicholas II was the last Russian Emperor prior to 1917. Alexander III was his father, the Emperor. Peter I was the first Russian Emperor since 1721.

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11.

Students from how many countries can you meet at RUDN University?
- A.
  
  40
- B.
  
  150
- C.
  
  26
Correct Answer
B. 150

Explanation
The RUDN University is No. 1 in internationalization in Russia. It embraces people from 150 countries.

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