Russia Word Search
This Russia word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — landmarks, food, sports, and cultural touchstones. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: KREMLIN, SAINTBASIL, REDSQUARE, MATRYOSHKA, BALALAIKA, SAMOVAR, VODKA, CAVIAR, BORSCHT, PELMENI, KASHA, SYRNIKI.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Russia word list, defined
- KREMLIN /ˈkrɛmlɪn/ · noun
- The citadel or fortress of a Russian city, typically located at its centre and serving as the seat of government or military power. Related: citadel, fortress, stronghold, acropolis.
- BALALAIKA /ˌbæləˈlaɪkə/ · noun
- A Russian musical instrument with a triangular wooden body and three strings, resembling a guitar, played by plucking or strumming with the fingers.
- SAMOVAR /ˈsæməvɑːr/ · noun
- A traditional Russian urn for boiling and serving tea, typically made of metal or ceramic, with a spout for pouring. Related: urn, teapot, cauldron, vessel.
- VODKA /ˈvɒdkə/ · noun
- A clear, colourless spirit made from grains or potatoes, often drunk as a shot or used in cocktails. Related: gin, rum, whiskey, brandy.
- CAVIAR /ˈkævi.ɑːr/ · noun
- The salted roe (eggs) of sturgeon or other large fish, eaten as a delicacy, typically served chilled as an appetizer or garnish. Related: roe, fish eggs.
- BORSCHT /bɔːrʃt, bɔːrʃ/ · noun
- A sour soup of Eastern European origin, made primarily from beetroot, which gives it a distinctive deep red colour; it may be served hot or cold. Related: beetroot soup, beet soup, soup.
- KASHA /kɑːʃə/ · noun
- Kasha is a dish made from toasted grains, typically buckwheat or wheat, often served with milk, sugar, or fruit. It can also refer to a type of porridge or a breakfast cereal. Related: porridge, cereal, gruel, oatmeal.
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