SIGN UP FREE
LivePolls Saint Petersburg trivia questions

Top 20 most intriguing Saint Petersburg trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to Saint Petersburg trivia!Saint Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, located on the north-western part of Russia, across the Neva River and the Gulf of Finland. Founded by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703, the city is full of astonishing historical landmarks, fantastic architecture, and unique culture. It has also served as the cultural capital of Russia for centuries, and is home to some of the greatest museums and art galleries in the world.This trivia template will test your knowledge on the history, sights, culture, and more of Saint Petersburg. Put your knowledge to the test and see how much you know about the city. Good luck!


1) What river runs through Saint Petersburg?

  • Volga
  • Neva
  • Ural
  • Don

2) What is the oldest building in Saint Petersburg?

  • Saint Isaac's Cathedral
  • Peter and Paul Fortress
  • The Admiralty
  • Hermitage Museum

3) St. Petersburg is known as the “Venice of the North.” Why?

  • Its canals
  • Its large lake
  • Its swamps
  • Its mountains

4) What is the average annual temperature in Saint Petersburg?

  • +2°C
  • +6°C
  • +10°C
  • +14°C

5) When was the cruiser Aurora built?

  • 1730
  • 1881
  • 1900
  • 1917

6) What is the summer White Nights Festival in Saint Petersburg?

  • A festival celebrating Northern light
  • A music and art festival
  • A festival celebrating late sunset in summer
  • A film festival

7) What is the most important Kremlin in Saint Petersburg?

  • The Grand Kremlin Palace
  • Peterhof Palace
  • The Summer Palace
  • The Moscow Kremlin

8) What is the official language of Saint Petersburg?

  • English
  • Russian
  • Russian and English
  • French

9) What is Saint Petersburg's most famous bridge?

  • Palace Bridge
  • The Red Bridge
  • Chernyshevsky Bridge
  • Blue Bridge

10) Who built Peterhof Palace?

  • Peter the Great
  • Nicholas I
  • Alexander I
  • Catherine the Great

11) What is Russia's second largest art museum located in Saint Petersburg?

  • The Tretyakov Gallery
  • The Russian Museum
  • The Pushkin Museum
  • The Hermitage Museum

12) When was the Mariinsky Theatre founded?

  • 1745
  • 1818
  • 1914
  • 1960

13) What is the name of the famous Saint Petersburg University?

  • St. Petersburg State University
  • University of Saint Petersburg
  • Russian State University
  • Museum of Saint Petersburg University

14) What is the widest avenue in the world located in Saint Petersburg?

  • Nevsky Prospekt
  • Peterhof Avenue
  • Garden Ring
  • Moscow Avenue

15) What is the oldest station of the Saint Petersburg metro?

  • Lenin Square
  • Admiralteyskaya
  • Kirovskaya
  • Ploshchad Vosstaniya

16) Who designed the Church on the Spilled Blood?

  • Nicholas II
  • Alexander III
  • Alexander II
  • Vladimir Shukhov

17) How many Hermitage buildings are there in Saint Petersburg?

  • 1
  • 3
  • 5
  • 8

18) What colours does the Russian flag have that was adopted in Saint Petersburg in 1883?

  • White, Orange, Yellow
  • White, Blue, Red
  • White, Red, Black
  • White, Blue, Black

19) When was the most monumental Saint Petersburg building, the Peter and Paul Fortress, founded?

  • 1690
  • 1703
  • 1712
  • 1725

20) What is the most famous residential district in Saint Petersburg?

  • The Central district
  • Moskovsky district
  • Petrograd district
  • Primorsky district

Top 3 reasons to use our free Saint Petersburg Trivia Template

1) Learn more about the history and culture of Saint Petersburg, Russia.

2) Challenge yourself to test your knowledge of the city’s landmarks and attractions.

3) Keep your friends and family engaged with fun facts about the country’s second-largest city.