Learn Russian: Interactive Quizzes and Practice Tests

Question 1

In Russian, what is the key difference between imperfective and perfective verb aspects?

Accepted Answer

Imperfective verbs show ongoing or habitual actions, while perfective verbs indicate completed or punctual actions.

Answer

Imperfective verbs are only used in the present tense, while perfective verbs are only used in the past tense.

Answer

Imperfective verbs require an object, unlike perfective verbs.

Answer

Perfective verbs are always transitive, while imperfective verbs are always intransitive.

Question 2

Which Cyrillic letter corresponds to the English letter 'A'?

Accepted Answer

А

Answer

Б

Answer

В

Answer

Г

Question 3

Translate the following Russian word into English: 'Привет'

Accepted Answer

Hello

Answer

Goodbye

Answer

Thank you

Answer

Yes

Question 4

Which verb tense is used to describe ongoing actions in Russian?

Accepted Answer

Present tense

Answer

Past tense

Answer

Future tense

Answer

Conditional tense

Question 5

What is the primary function of the accusative case in Russian grammar?

Accepted Answer

Direct object of a verb

Answer

Subject of a sentence

Answer

Indirect object of a verb

Answer

Possessive form of a noun

Question 6

Which traditional Russian folk dance is known for its energetic and acrobatic movements?

Accepted Answer

Hopak

Answer

Ballet

Answer

Polka

Answer

Flamenco

Question 7

Identify the country that is NOT a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Accepted Answer

Poland

Answer

Russia

Answer

Ukraine

Answer

Belarus

Question 8

What is the Russian equivalent of the English word 'book'?

Accepted Answer

Книга

Answer

Письмо

Answer

Газета

Answer

Журнал

Question 9

Which elements are essential for conjugating Russian verbs?

Accepted Answer

Person, number, tense, mood

Answer

Person, number

Answer

Tense, mood, aspect

Question 10

Which of these features is typical of postmodern literature?

Accepted Answer

Intertextuality

Accepted Answer

Self-reflection

Answer

Linear narrative

Question 11

What's the BEST way to learn Russian?

Accepted Answer

Experiencing Russian culture and speaking the language often.

Answer

Memorizing grammar rules and vocabulary lists.

Answer

Translating everything from English to Russian.

Answer

Only using textbooks and what you learn in class.

Question 12

What is the correct dative case declension of the Russian noun "дом" (house)?

Accepted Answer

дому

Answer

дома

Answer

домом

Question 13

In basic Russian sentences, which word order is most common?

Accepted Answer

Subject - Verb - Object

Answer

Object - Subject - Verb

Answer

Verb - Subject - Object

Answer

Object - Verb - Subject

Question 14

What is the Russian alphabet character for the sound /n/?

Accepted Answer

Н

Answer

Б

Answer

Ж

Answer

Ц

Question 15

Translate "hello" into Russian.

Accepted Answer

Привет

Answer

Спасибо

Answer

Добрый день

Answer

До свидания

Question 16

What is the plural form of "книга" (book) in Russian?

Accepted Answer

Книги

Answer

Книг

Answer

Книгам

Answer

Книгами

Question 17

Which tense is commonly used in Russian to describe past actions?

Accepted Answer

Past tense

Answer

Present tense

Answer

Future tense

Answer

Conditional tense

Question 18

How do you say 100 in Russian?

Accepted Answer

Сто

Answer

Тысяча

Answer

Десять тысяч

Answer

Миллион

Question 19

How do you pronounce the Russian letter "ё"?

Accepted Answer

/jo/

Answer

/je/

Answer

/o/

Answer

/e/

Question 20

Which grammatical case is used to indicate the subject of a sentence in Russian?

Accepted Answer

Nominative

Answer

Accusative

Answer

Genitive

Answer

Dative

Question 21

Which Russian word means 'hello'?

Accepted Answer

Zdravstvuyte

Answer

Spasibo

Answer

Da

Answer

Net

Question 22

Who is the famous Russian writer that wrote 'Crime and Punishment'?

Accepted Answer

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Answer

Leo Tolstoy

Answer

Anton Chekhov

Answer

Alexander Pushkin

Question 23

Write the Russian word for 'cat' using the Cyrillic script.

Accepted Answer

Кот

Answer

Котъ

Answer

Коть

Answer

Коот

Question 24

Which of the following languages is NOT a Slavic language?

Accepted Answer

Romanian

Answer

Polish

Answer

Czech

Answer

Ukrainian

Question 25

What is the name of the Russian holiday that celebrates the Orthodox Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Rozhdestvo

Answer

Novogodniy

Answer

Maslenitsa

Answer

Paskha

Question 26

Which of the following is the correct Russian word for 'thank you'?

Accepted Answer

Spasibo

Answer

Zdravstvuyte

Answer

Da

Answer

Net

Question 27

Who is the famous Russian composer that wrote 'Swan Lake'?

Accepted Answer

Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Answer

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Answer

Sergei Rachmaninoff

Answer

Modest Mussorgsky

Question 28

What is the Russian word for "cat"?

Accepted Answer

Кошка

Answer

Собака

Answer

Лошадь

Answer

Птица

Question 29

What characteristic defines the Russian verb system?

Accepted Answer

Verbs have a complex conjugation system.

Answer

Verbs lack aspect.

Answer

Verbs lack tense.

Answer

Verbs do not agree with their subjects.

Question 30

Translate the Russian word "привет" into English.

Accepted Answer

Hello

Answer

Thank you

Answer

Goodbye

Answer

Yes

Question 31

What is the plural form of the Russian noun "студент"?

Accepted Answer

Студенты

Answer

студентов

Answer

студентами

Answer

студентки

Question 32

Which country where Russian is an official language is the largest by land area?

Accepted Answer

Russia

Answer

China

Answer

United States

Answer

Canada

Question 33

Which Russian author wrote the epic novel "War and Peace"?

Accepted Answer

Leo Tolstoy

Answer

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Answer

Anton Chekhov

Answer

Alexander Pushkin

Question 34

What is the currency of Russia?

Accepted Answer

Rubel

Answer

Kopek

Answer

Dinar

Answer

Yuan

Question 35

How does the 'soft sign' (ь) affect the pronunciation of the consonant that comes before it?

Accepted Answer

It makes the consonant softer.

Answer

It makes the consonant harder.

Answer

It makes the consonant longer.

Question 36

Which Cyrillic alphabet letter represents the sound /n/?

Accepted Answer

Н

Answer

Б

Answer

М

Question 37

What is the formal way to greet someone in Russian?

Accepted Answer

Здравствуйте

Answer

До свидания

Answer

Спасибо

Answer

Привет

Question 38

Which Russian noun is masculine?

Accepted Answer

Дом

Answer

Книга

Answer

Школа

Answer

Вода

Question 39

Which of the following is a famous Russian dish?

Accepted Answer

Пельмени

Answer

Паста

Answer

Паэлья

Answer

Суши

Question 40

Who is the renowned Russian author of 'War and Peace'?

Accepted Answer

Лев Толстой

Answer

Александр Пушкин

Answer

Фёдор Достоевский

Answer

Антон Чехов

Question 41

Which city is the capital of Russia?

Accepted Answer

Москва

Answer

Новосибирск

Answer

Екатеринбург

Answer

Санкт-Петербург

Question 42

What is the name of the largest freshwater lake in the world, located in Russia?

Accepted Answer

Байкал

Answer

Каспийское море

Answer

Онежское озеро

Answer

Ладожское озеро

Question 43

Explain the difference between the Russian verbs 'дать' and 'давать'.

Accepted Answer

'Дать' is a perfective verb indicating a completed action, while 'давать' is an imperfective verb denoting an ongoing or repeated action.

Answer

'Дать' is used in the past tense and 'давать' is used in the present tense.

Question 44

What is the significance of Mikhail Bulgakov's novel 'The Master and Margarita' in Russian literature?

Accepted Answer

The novel is a satirical and philosophical allegory that explores themes of good and evil, censorship, and the search for truth.

Answer

It is a historical novel set during the Russian Revolution.

Question 45

Identify a distinctive characteristic of Russian folk music.

Accepted Answer

Use of traditional instruments like the balalaika and accordion, along with polyphonic singing.

Answer

Exclusive use of electronic instruments

Answer

Emphasis on classical instruments like the violin and piano.

Question 46

Which grammatical feature is unique to the Russian language compared to English?

Accepted Answer

The use of grammatical cases to indicate the function of nouns.

Answer

The use of articles

Answer

The use of a verb 'to be'

Question 47

Who is known as the 'Father of the Russian Language'?

Accepted Answer

Mikhail Lomonosov

Answer

Alexander Pushkin

Answer

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Answer

Leo Tolstoy

Question 48

Explain the difference between the Russian words 'он' and 'его'.

Accepted Answer

'Он' is a personal pronoun (subject), while 'его' is a possessive pronoun (object).

Answer

'Он' is singular and 'его' is plural.

Answer

'Он' is masculine and 'его' is feminine.

Question 49

Describe a characteristic architectural feature commonly found in Russian buildings.

Accepted Answer

Use of domes, onion-shaped cupolas, and vibrant facades.

Answer

Use of only stone and brick materials.

Answer

Emphasis on minimalist and modern designs

Question 50

Which of the following represents the Cyrillic alphabet used for writing in Russian?

Accepted Answer

А Б В Г Д Е Ё Ж З И Й К Л М Н О П Р С Т У Ф Х Ц Ч Ш Щ Ъ Ы Ь Э Ю Я

Answer

Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ Ν Ξ Ο Π Ρ Σ Τ Υ Φ Χ Ψ Ω

Answer

あ い う え お か き く け こ さ し す せ そ た ち つ て と な に ぬ ね の は ひ ふ へ ほ ま み む め も や ゆ よ ら り る れ ろ わ を ん

Answer

א ב ג ד ה ו ז ח ט י כ ל מ נ ס ע פ צ ק ר ש ת

Question 51

What is the meaning of the Russian word 'спасибо'?

Accepted Answer

Thank you

Answer

Please

Answer

Goodbye

Answer

Hello

Question 52

Which grammatical case is used for the direct object of a verb in Russian?

Accepted Answer

Accusative

Answer

Dative

Answer

Genitive

Answer

Nominative

Question 53

Who is the author of the novel 'Crime and Punishment'?

Accepted Answer

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Answer

Leo Tolstoy

Answer

Alexander Pushkin

Answer

Anton Chekhov

Question 54

Which day is celebrated annually in Russia on November 4th?

Accepted Answer

Unity Day

Answer

International Women's Day

Answer

Victory Day

Answer

Russia Day

Question 55

What is the primary religion practiced in Russia?

Accepted Answer

Russian Orthodox Christianity

Answer

Islam

Answer

Judaism

Answer

Buddhism

Question 56

Which of these cities is NOT located in Russia?

Accepted Answer

Minsk

Answer

Saint Petersburg

Answer

Moscow

Answer

Novosibirsk

Question 57

What does the Russian word 'да' (da) mean?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Answer

Please

Answer

Maybe

Question 58

Which of these is a traditional Russian folk instrument with three strings?

Accepted Answer

Balalaika

Answer

Domra

Answer

Zhaleika

Answer

Gusli