A person from Russia is quizzed on various general knowledge questions, ranging from science and mathematics to history and geography. The quiz is part of a series comparing knowledge between Russia and America. The questions include identifying the chemical symbol for phosphorus, naming the largest land animal, and describing the shape of the Earth. The quiz also touches on cultural and social topics, such as how Russians view Americans and vice versa. The person is also asked to participate in a survey about how Russians treat foreigners. The video ends with the person reflecting on their performance and inviting viewers to share their own results in the comments.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker graduated from school 3 years ago.
2. The speaker was 12 years old 11 years ago.
3. In Russian schools, students study mathematics, physics, and chemistry from 2nd to 8th grade.
4. The speaker attended the Suvorov School.
5. The speaker's favorite subjects in school were literature, history, Russian language, and chemistry.
6. The speaker disliked algebra and geometry.
7. A study was conducted by the online English language school Skyeng to find out how people treat foreigners.
8. China has the largest population.
9. Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher.
10. The largest land animal is the elephant.
11. Penguins live at the South Pole.
12. The Earth is round.
13. The USSR stands for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
14. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
15. The 19th century includes the year 1850.
16. A hockey team has 6 players on the field, including a goalkeeper.
17. The flag of Italy has a white top.
18. The diameter of the globe is approximately 40,000 kilometers.
19. Every 100 kilometers, a pilot must turn to the right or left when flying around the globe.