Fears of a major offensive are looming over Ukraine, with an unusually large number of Russian troops and equipment deployed to regions north and east of the Ukrainian border. Confused? Scared? How much do you really know about the situation?
It's now 60 years since Yuri Gagarin left the Earth's atmosphere and became the first man to set eyes on our planet from above. How much do you know about this iconic spacefarer?
As the world marks International Women's Day on March 8, now is a good time to test your knowledge of women from RFE/RL's coverage area who have made an impact and become a rallying point for positive change, both at home and abroad.
As you probably know, English is a magpie tongue, with around 80 percent of its words coming from other languages, including many from RFE/RL's coverage area. Get to the root of the matter by taking our etymology quiz.
Over the past 20 years, popular protests in the post-Soviet space have led to the overthrow of leaders in four countries. These uprisings have sometimes been referred to as "color revolutions." How much do you know about them?
The new Borat movie -- Borat Subsequent Moviefilm -- is again focusing attention on Kazakhstan. When the first film came out in 2006, Astana (or Nur-Sultan now) banned its showing. Now, it's getting smart and is using Borat's catchphrase "Very Nice!" as its new tourism slogan.
How familiar are you with the cities of RFE/RL's broadcast region?
Test your knowledge -- and learn a bit of flag trivia along the way.
The use of face masks is becoming common in countries around the world to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently recommended people wear face masks or face coverings in public, although U.S. President Donald Trump said he didn't think he would follow the CDC's advice. But other world leaders have taken such advice to heart. Can you name these 10 masked presidents or prime ministers and answer some coronavirus trivia about each one?
There are many myths and misconceptions about the coronavirus. Knowing the facts is important in battling the spread of the infection. Take our quiz to see how much you've learned as the world battles this deadly bug. (Written by Francesca Popa)
NPR journalist Mary Louise Kelly says U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo -- apparently angered over some tough questioning -- summoned her to his private living room at the State Department in January and challenged her to point to Ukraine on an unmarked map. Kelly -- who has a master's degree in European Studies from Cambridge -- said she did. Pompeo later suggested Kelly had pointed to Bangladesh instead. How would you fare if you were called on the carpet by Pompeo?
How much do you know about the famous faces that grace the banknotes of countries from the former Soviet Union?
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