Basic Details
Word: Russia
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Meaning: A country located in Eastern Europe and northern Asia, known for its vast size, cultural heritage, and historical influence.
Synonyms: Russian Federation (formal), Mother Russia (poetic), Rus (historic)
Antonyms: Not applicable (as it is a proper noun for a specific country)
Idioms and Phrases
- From Russia with love: Often used to refer to something exotic, mysterious, or luxurious originating from Russia. Example: "This fur coat-straight from Russia with love!"
- Cold as a Russian winter: Used to describe something extremely cold. Example: "His attitude was cold as a Russian winter."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Russia is the largest country in the world by land area.
Example 2: The Trans-Siberian Railway is a famous route that stretches across Russia.
Example 3: Russia has a rich cultural history, including world-renowned ballet and literature.
Fun Fact
Did you know that Russia spans 11 time zones and covers over one-eighth of Earth's inhabited land area? It's the only country that stretches across two continents: Europe and Asia.
Famous Quote
"Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma." Winston Churchill
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What is Russia?
a) A mountain
b) A language
c) A country
d) A continent
Answer: c) A country
2. What is a synonym for Russia?
a) Germany
b) Russian Federation
c) Asia
d) Soviet
Answer: b) Russian Federation
3. What continent is Russia a part of?
a) Europe only
b) Asia only
c) Both Europe and Asia
d) Africa
Answer: c) Both Europe and Asia
4. Which of these sentences uses "Russia" correctly?
a) Russia is known for its mild winters.
b) Russia are a small island in the Pacific.
c) Russia has a rich cultural and political history.
d) Russia live near Australia.
Answer: c) Russia has a rich cultural and political history.
5. What does the idiom "From Russia with love" suggest?
a) Hatred
b) A simple letter
c) Something ordinary
d) Something exotic or luxurious from Russia
Answer: d) Something exotic or luxurious from Russia
