Russia slides Flashcards
What did the Cheburashka appear in?
as the protagonist of a stop-motion film
What is the cheburashka also known as?
Topple
What year was Cheburashka born?
1969
What is cheburashka’s fav food
oranges
What was the cheburashka chosen for?
As the official mascot in the Russian Olympic team
What disasters has the Bolshoi Theatre faced
Fire, German bomb
What movie/act are they playing every day?
Carmen
Who gave permission on building the Bolshoi theatre?
Empress Catherine the Great
What is the deepest & oldest lake in the world (Largest freshwater lake)
Lake Baikal
What is lake Baikal known for?
Its crystal clear waters & unique wildlifes
Where is lake Baikal situated in?
Southern Siberia
What can you enjoy in lake Baikal?
hot springs in summer, hiking
What is the symbol of lake Baikal
Ringed Seals
What are some current problems lake Baikal is facing?
・Pollution
・Lowering water levels
where is the Kamchatka mountain located?
Eastern Russia
What is the volcano type of the volcanoes of Kamchatka?
Stratovolcano
What percentage of all the volcanoes on Earth are in the volcanoes of Kamchatka?
10%
Where is St.Petersburg located?
Northwestern Russia (near Finland)
When and who founded st.petersburg?
1703, Peter the great
Why is st.Petersburg so important?
・it was the birth of the Russian Empire
・Russia’s entry into modern history as a European great power
When and who was Peterhof founded by?
1709, Peter the great
What did Peter the Great want Peterhof to become?
An imperial residence that would rival Versailles
What does kremlin mean?
Fortress
Who’s residence is the kremlin?
President (he prob doesnt liv there tho)
What did the Kremlin previously refer to?
The government of the Soviet Union & its highest members
What is the red square?
A plaza or square outside the walls of the Moscow kremlin
What goes on in the red square?
Lots of parades
What is Sochi known for?
Subtropical climate, warm summers, mild winters
Sochi became more famous in 2014 due to what?
2014 Winter Olympics
