Exploring Russia through anagrams 1
Russia, officially known as the Russian Federation, is a country in northern Eurasia.
It is the largest country in the world, covering more than one-eighth of the Earth's
inhabited land area. In September 2015, Russia was also the world's ninth most
populous nation with more than 146 million people.
Student task
Can you unravel the following words to reveal key details about Russia?
A clue has been provided in each instance to help you.
Write your answers in the space provided.
Anagram
Clue
1.
TAIRCC
2.
WOOMSC
3.
MUTON SEBLRU
Europe’s tallest peak.
4.
SAIRUNS
The official language.
5.
ITNSA BEPSURRETG
6.
KTAZANAKSH
One of the 14 countries with which Russia shares a border.
7.
ASINCPA AES
The lowest point in Russia.
8.
KEAL LAKIAB
The oldest and deepest lake in the world, situated in southeast Siberia.
9.
LAUR AUNSTOMIN
10.
ENEIYSI
Answer
Name of the ocean located to the north of Russia.
The capital city.
Russia’s second largest city.
The boundary between Europe and Asia. An area of high land, extending
for 2,500 km in a north to south direction from the Arctic Ocean.
The largest river system flowing into the Arctic Ocean.
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Answers
Anagram
Clue
Name of the ocean located to the north of Russia.
Answer
1.
TAIRCC
2.
WOOMSC
3.
MUTON SEBLRU
Europe’s tallest peak.
Mount Elbrus
4.
SAIRUNS
The official language.
Russian
5.
ITNSA PEBSURRETG
6.
KTAZANAKSH
One of the 14 countries with which Russia shares a border.
Kazakhstan
7.
ASINCPA AES
The lowest point in Russia.
Caspian Sea
8.
KEAL LAKIAB
The oldest and deepest lake in the world, situated in southeast Siberia.
Lake Baikal
9.
LAUR AUNSTOMIN
10.
ENEIYSI
The capital city.
Arctic
Moscow
Russia’s second largest city.
Saint Petersburg
The boundary between Europe and Asia. An area of high land, extending
for 2,500 km in a north to south direction from the Arctic Ocean.
The largest river system flowing into the Arctic Ocean.
Ural mountains
Yenisei
Suggested extension task
Students could be asked to provide another fact for each of the anagram answers.
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