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What year was Foreign Affairs founded?
1901
1901
1922
1922
1935
1935
1948
1948
Which organization publishes Foreign Affairs?
Chatham House
Chatham House
The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution
The Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
The Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Who manages Travel.State.Gov?
the Department of Homeland Security
the Department of Homeland Security
the Department of Defense
the Department of Defense
the U.S. Department of State
the U.S. Department of State
the Department of Commerce
the Department of Commerce
What is Foreign Affairs the leading forum for?
tourism and international travel advisories
tourism and international travel advisories
cultural exchange programs and international education
cultural exchange programs and international education
serious discussion of American foreign policy and global affairs
serious discussion of American foreign policy and global affairs
business investment and economic development strategies
business investment and economic development strategies
What is Russia’s travel advisory level?
Level 4: Do Not Travel
Level 4: Do Not Travel
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Which western media outlets are no longer accessible in Russia?
Euronews, France 24, and the BBC
Euronews, France 24, and the BBC
CNN, The New York Times, and The Guardian
CNN, The New York Times, and The Guardian
Deutsche Welle, Voice of America, and Radio Free Europe
Deutsche Welle, Voice of America, and Radio Free Europe
Al Jazeera, Reuters, and Associated Press
Al Jazeera, Reuters, and Associated Press
What is the name of the media regulator in Russia?
Roskomnadzor
Roskomnadzor
RT (Russia Today)
RT (Russia Today)
Sputnik
Sputnik
Gazprom-Media
Gazprom-Media
What kind of media control exists in Russia?
A vibrant and independent media landscape flourishes.
A vibrant and independent media landscape flourishes.
Media ownership is diverse, with strong international presence.
Media ownership is diverse, with strong international presence.
Media is primarily funded by private, non-affiliated companies.
Media is primarily funded by private, non-affiliated companies.
The remaining media are owned by the state or by Kremlin allies.
The remaining media are owned by the state or by Kremlin allies.
How does the Russian Parliament function?
as a chamber for recording decisions made by the Kremlin or for demonstrating loyalty
as a chamber for recording decisions made by the Kremlin or for demonstrating loyalty
as a forum where diverse political parties freely contest policies
as a forum where diverse political parties freely contest policies
as an independent body with checks and balances on executive power
as an independent body with checks and balances on executive power
as a robust platform for open debate and legislative initiatives
as a robust platform for open debate and legislative initiatives
What is applied to all non-independent media in Russia?
military censorship
military censorship
self-regulation and ethical guidelines
self-regulation and ethical guidelines
international press freedom conventions
international press freedom conventions
market-driven journalistic standards
market-driven journalistic standards
When did Russia start banning, blocking, or declaring independent media outlets as ‘foreign agents’ or ‘undesirable organisations’?
December 2021
December 2021
February 2022
February 2022
January 2020
January 2020
March 2023
March 2023
What do Russian officials have a history of doing to U.S. nationals?
facilitating their business investments
facilitating their business investments
offering them expedited visa processes
offering them expedited visa processes
wrongfully detaining them and using them as bargaining chips
wrongfully detaining them and using them as bargaining chips
providing them with special consular assistance
providing them with special consular assistance
What is Russia’s policy regarding U.S. citizenship for dual U.S.-Russian citizens?
Russia offers special privileges to dual citizens
Russia offers special privileges to dual citizens
Russia requires dual citizens to choose one citizenship
Russia requires dual citizens to choose one citizenship
Russia fully recognizes both citizenships
Russia fully recognizes both citizenships
Russia will not recognize your U.S. citizenship
Russia will not recognize your U.S. citizenship
Which U.S. Embassy offers consular services to U.S. citizens in Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhya?
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine
No U.S. Embassy offers services to these areas
No U.S. Embassy offers services to these areas
The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Poland
The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Poland
When did Russia start drafting citizens for the war in Ukraine?
2022
2022
2023
2023
2020
2020
2014
2014
When were many laws related to freedom of expression amended and incorporated into the Penal Code in Russia?
at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic
at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic
after the collapse of the Soviet Union
after the collapse of the Soviet Union
following the 2018 presidential elections
following the 2018 presidential elections
during the 2014 annexation of Crimea
during the 2014 annexation of Crimea
What new amendment was introduced in Russia after the invasion of Ukraine?
enhanced protections for journalistic freedom and accurate reporting
enhanced protections for journalistic freedom and accurate reporting
laws promoting diverse viewpoints on international conflicts
laws promoting diverse viewpoints on international conflicts
amendments encouraging open debate on military operations
amendments encouraging open debate on military operations
‘false information’ about Russian armed forces or state bodies operating abroad is punishable by up to 15 years in prison
‘false information’ about Russian armed forces or state bodies operating abroad is punishable by up to 15 years in prison
What charges are increasingly used in Russia?
‘tax evasion’ and ‘corruption’
‘tax evasion’ and ‘corruption’
‘extremism’ and ‘condoning terrorism’
‘extremism’ and ‘condoning terrorism’
‘petty theft’ and ‘public disorder’
‘petty theft’ and ‘public disorder’
‘cybercrime’ and ‘data theft’
‘cybercrime’ and ‘data theft’
What has censorship forced many media outlets to do in Russia?
become more creative in their reporting methods
become more creative in their reporting methods
focus exclusively on entertainment news
focus exclusively on entertainment news
close and impoverished remaining independent journalists
close and impoverished remaining independent journalists
receive increased state funding
receive increased state funding
Why are advertisers in Russia reluctant to work with independent media?
because independent media are not profitable
because independent media are not profitable
due to the political context
due to the political context
because they prefer traditional advertising methods
because they prefer traditional advertising methods
due to changing consumer preferences
due to changing consumer preferences
What percentage of Russians primarily get their news from government-controlled television and Russian social media like VKontakte?
nearly two-thirds
nearly two-thirds
over ninety percent
over ninety percent
less than one-quarter
less than one-quarter
about half
about half
What subjects have gradually become off-limits for media in Russia under Vladimir Putin’s presidency?
environmental protection and public health initiatives
environmental protection and public health initiatives
sports achievements and cultural events
sports achievements and cultural events
homosexuality and religious feelings
homosexuality and religious feelings
economic growth and technological advancements
economic growth and technological advancements
What methods are used to intimidate journalists in Russia?
training programs for media ethics
training programs for media ethics
public recognition and awards for their work
public recognition and awards for their work
funding for investigative journalism
funding for investigative journalism
heavy sentences, torture, fines, and short-term detention
heavy sentences, torture, fines, and short-term detention
What list brings heavy bureaucratic hurdles and legal risks for media outlets in Russia?
‘economic partners’
‘economic partners’
‘cultural heritage sites’
‘cultural heritage sites’
‘foreign agents’
‘foreign agents’
‘national heroes’
‘national heroes’
What does inclusion on the list of ‘undesirable organisations’ criminalize in Russia?
inviting them to state-sponsored events
inviting them to state-sponsored events
featuring them in positive news reports
featuring them in positive news reports
granting them state subsidies and preferential treatment
granting them state subsidies and preferential treatment
any mention of or cooperation with the targeted media
any mention of or cooperation with the targeted media
What have many journalists working for independent media outlets in Russia chosen due to risks since the war in Ukraine?
exile
exile
to join state-controlled media
to join state-controlled media
to specialize in sports journalism
to specialize in sports journalism
to pursue careers in advertising
to pursue careers in advertising
How do Russian authorities maintain pressure on journalists?
by offering them generous financial incentives
by offering them generous financial incentives
by ‘visiting’ family members or convicting them in absentia
by ‘visiting’ family members or convicting them in absentia
by providing advanced journalistic training
by providing advanced journalistic training
by ensuring their safety and security
by ensuring their safety and security
What are the reasons for not traveling to Russia?
high cost of living and scarce accommodations
high cost of living and scarce accommodations
danger from the war with Ukraine, risk of harassment or wrongful detention by security officials, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, and the possibility of terrorism
danger from the war with Ukraine, risk of harassment or wrongful detention by security officials, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, and the possibility of terrorism
lack of cultural events and entertainment options
lack of cultural events and entertainment options
limited tourist attractions and poor infrastructure
limited tourist attractions and poor infrastructure
What are U.S. citizens in Russia advised to do?
apply for Russian citizenship
apply for Russian citizenship
seek permanent residency
seek permanent residency
extend their visas indefinitely
extend their visas indefinitely
leave immediately
leave immediately
Why does the U.S. government have limited ability to help U.S. citizens in Russia?
the Russian government provides extensive assistance to U.S. citizens
the Russian government provides extensive assistance to U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens rarely encounter issues in Russia
U.S. citizens rarely encounter issues in Russia
most U.S. citizens in Russia are self-sufficient
most U.S. citizens in Russia are self-sufficient
the U.S. Embassy in Moscow has reduced staff and all U.S. consulates in Russia have suspended operations
the U.S. Embassy in Moscow has reduced staff and all U.S. consulates in Russia have suspended operations
Is there a guarantee that a U.S. citizen detained in Russia will be afforded consular access?
No
No
Only if they have dual Russian citizenship
Only if they have dual Russian citizenship
Only if they are high-ranking officials
Only if they are high-ranking officials
Yes, always
Yes, always
What is the risk of wrongful detention of U.S. nationals in Russia?
moderate
moderate
low
low
negligible
negligible
high
high
What have Russian security services done against U.S. citizens?
offered them expedited travel documents
offered them expedited travel documents
facilitated their legal immigration
facilitated their legal immigration
provided them with security escorts
provided them with security escorts
arrested them on false charges
arrested them on false charges
What have Russian authorities opened questionable investigations against U.S. citizens for?
their donations to local charities
their donations to local charities
their religious activities
their religious activities
their academic research projects
their academic research projects
their participation in cultural festivals
their participation in cultural festivals
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