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Russia quiz
Russia is in our flag, outline, map, trivia and numbers rounds, and 26 Explorer photos. Three rivers and the largest area on earth are all in the numbers round.
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8 questions about Russia only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Russia at a glance
| Capital | Moscow |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Location | North Asia bordering the Arctic Ocean, extending from Eastern Europe (the portion west of the Urals) to the North Pacific Ocean |
| Population | 140 million (2025 estimate), 9th of 196 |
| Area | 17,098,242 km², 1st of 196 |
| People per km² | 8.2 |
| Land borders | Kazakhstan (7,644 km), China (4,133 km), Mongolia (3,452 km), Ukraine (1,944 km), Belarus (1,312 km), Finland (1,309 km), Georgia (894 km), Azerbaijan (338 km), Latvia (332 km), Estonia (324 km), Lithuania (261 km), Poland (209 km), Norway (191 km), North Korea (18 km) |
| Coastline | 37,653 km |
| Highest point | Gora El'brus, 5,642 m |
| Lowest point | Caspian Sea, -28 m |
| Official language | Russian |
| Currency | Russian ruble |
| Flag colours | white, blue and red |
| Independence | 1991, from the Soviet Union |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +7 |
| Largest cities | Moscow (13 million), Saint Petersburg (5.6 million), Novosibirsk (1.7 million), Yekaterinburg (1.5 million) |
| Terrain | Broad plain with low hills west of Urals; vast coniferous forest and tundra in Siberia; uplands and mountains along southern border regions |
| Climate | Ranges from steppes in the south through humid continental in much of European Russia; subarctic in Siberia to tundra climate in the polar north; winters vary from cool along Black Sea coast to frigid in Siberia; summers vary from warm in the steppes to cool along Arctic coast |
| Where the name comes from | Russian lands were referred to as Muscovy until PETER I declared the Empire of All Russias in 1721; the new name aimed at identifying the new Russia with European political tradition; "Rus" was the Old Finnish name given to Varangians (eastern Vikings) who entered the area in the 9th century |
| Yenisei River | 5,539 km |
| Amur River | 2,824 km |
| Lena River | 4,400 km |
| In our quizzes | 7 packs |
Of 14 land neighbours, Kazakhstan shares the longest border with Russia (7,644 km) and North Korea the shortest (18 km); there are also 37,653 km of coast. Gora El'brus rises to 5,642 m; only 18 countries reach higher. The lowest point, Caspian Sea, lies 28 m below sea level.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
26 in Explorer
The swirl of colourful onion domes on Red Square.
Photo: Юрий Д.К. / CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Russia's oldest city, guarded by a Persian-era citadel on the Caspian.
Photo: Аль-Гимравий / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The green-and-white baroque residence of the tsars, now the Hermitage Museum.
Photo: Florstein (Telegram:WikiPhoto.Space) / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
White Sea islands with a fortified monastery that later became a Soviet prison camp.
Photo: Trasprd / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The highest active volcano in Eurasia, a 4,750-metre cone on Kamchatka.
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The highest mountain in Europe, a twin-peaked volcano in the Caucasus.
Photo: Jason Blue-Smith / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceAll 26 Russia photos in Explorer →
Questions we ask
17| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| By land area, most of Russia lies on which continent? | Asia |
| What currency does Russia use? | Ruble |
| Which country ties with Russia for the most land borders, with 14 neighbouring countries? | China |
| Which country is the world's largest by land area? | Russia |
| Which river forms part of the border between Russia and China? | Amur |
| In which country is Lake Baikal? | Russia |
| Which lake lies on the border between Estonia and Russia? | Lake Peipus |
| Which two Nordic countries joined NATO after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022? | Finland and Sweden |
| Which city was Russia’s capital for about 200 years, until Moscow took over again in 1918? | St. Petersburg |
| In which year did the United States buy Alaska from Russia? | 1867 |
| Which strait separates Russia from Alaska? | Bering Strait |
| How many time zones does Russia cover? | 11 |
| What is the population of Russia? (millions) | 145 million |
| How long is the Yenisei River in Russia? | 5,539 km |
| How long is the Amur River (Russia-China border)? | 2,824 km |
| How long is the Lena River in Russia? | 4,400 km |
| What is the area of Russia? (in thousand km²) | 17,098 thousand km² |
Facts from our quizzes
What people get wrong about Russia
The flag question offers the Netherlands, Slovakia and Slovenia. All four are white, blue and red. The Netherlands puts red on top; Russia puts white on top. Slovakia and Slovenia match Russia's order and add a coat of arms near the hoist, so a plain tricolour with white on top is Russia. The outline is shown beside Canada, China and Kazakhstan. Russia is the widest shape we have, with Kamchatka hanging off the eastern end.
Trivia asks which continent most of Russia lies on (Asia), the currency (the ruble), which country ties with Russia for the most land borders (China, with 14), and which is the largest country by land area (Russia). In numbers we hold the population, 145 million, the area, 17,098 thousand square kilometres, and the Yenisei, Lena and Amur rivers. Explorer marks St Basil's, Lake Baikal, Derbent and Mount Elbrus easy. Big Diomede, in the Bering Strait, is the one most players pin in Alaska.
Every Russia question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Russia?
The capital of Russia is Moscow.
Which continent is Russia in?
Russia is in Europe.
What is the population of Russia?
About 140 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Russia?
Russia borders Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, Ukraine, Belarus, Finland, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Norway and North Korea.
What is the highest point in Russia?
Gora El'brus, at 5,642 m.
What is the official language of Russia?
Russian.