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What is the largest country in the world
Russia
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Russia is how much bigger in land mass than the U.S.
twice as big
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Where is russia located
In both Europe and Asia
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How many time zones does Russia cover?
11 (US covers 3)
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What is the population of Russia
150 million people (us has 250 million)
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What is the language
Russian
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What is the religion in Russia
Most belong to the Russian Orthodox Church (The russian were not able to follow their relgions during Communist Rule
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What is the capital city of Russia
Moscow (located in the European section of Russia
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What is Appleton's sister city in Russia
Kurgan located in the Eurpoean section of Russia
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Who built the City of St. Petersburg?
Peter the Great
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What was St. Petersburg known as during communist rule
Leningrad
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What color is the russian flag
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What currency is similiar to the american dollar?
The Ruble
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What currency is similiar to the American Penny
the Kopek
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What are onions Domes
very popular form of Architecture St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow is noted for them
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How do people travel in Russia
Subway, trains, or walk only 10% own a car
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What is borshcht
red soup made out of beets
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What is blini
A think russian pancake that is filled, rolled and served as a dessert
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Name some common foods
soup, cabbage, bread , fish, beets, cheese, potatoes, beef , chicken
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What do the russians do for recreation
soccer, hockey, skiing, ice skating, gymnasitcs, basketball, ballet, and folk dancing
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What products come from Russia
natural gas, oil, coal, and steel
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Name 3 holidays
New year's day, Women's day, Easter
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Name 3 symobols
sunflowers, matroshka dolls, rooster
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Problems of government
government, (poor) pollution, health care, natural resourses are difficult to mine
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