Test your knowledge by answering the following questions on Russia and the Russian culture.

1. Is Russia the world's:

1. Largest country.
2. Second-largest country.
3. Third-largest country.

2. True or False: The average annual temperature in Russia is -5.5 °C.

1. True.
2. False.

3. Who was Peter the Great?

1. A famous Russian philosopher.
2. A Russian tsar.
3. A famous Russian composer.

4. What happened on the 25th of December 1991?

1. Leningrad was renamed St. Petersburg.
2. Mikhail Gorbachev was assassinated.
3. The U.S.S.R. ceased to exist.

5. True or False: Moscow is the most expensive city in the world.

1. True.
2. False.

6. What is Borsch?

1. A Russian brand of Vodka.
2. A famous Russian dish.
3. A Russian exclamation meaning 'hello'.

7. What does svyasi or blat stand for?

1. Svyas or blati is another way of saying that you approve of something.
2. Svyasi or blati means 'connections'.
3. Svyasi or blati means 'no'.

8. Business cards are important in Russia.

1. True.
2. False.

9. Social Etiquette: Please tick the statements that are correct:

1. Talk in a calm, moderate voice.
2. As a guest, bring an even number of flowers.
3. Don't refuse a drink, if it is offered to you.
4. Take off your gloves before shaking someone's hand.

10. Which conversation topics should you avoid?

1. Economic difficulties the country is presently facing.
2. Family.
3. Religion.
4. Current events.

11. What is the life expectancy at birth in Russia?

1. 57.
2. 67.
3. 77.

12. Are Russians superstitious?

1. Yes.
2. No.

13. What does nyekulturny mean?

1. Nyekulturny is a toast.
2. Nyekulturny means acting uncultured.
3. Nyekulturny means 'madame'.

14. Do the Russians appreciate compromise in negotiations?

1. Yes.
2. No.

15. What do Russian audiences not expect in presentations?

1. Official view is a lie.
2. Personal view is true.
3. Changes are positive.
4. Expects sentiment.
5. Needs recognition.
6. Dislikes greed.