Is not the correct answer for "What is the tallest mountain in Russia" Mt.El'brus?

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I thought so, but for this awnser I was given a thumbs down. In fact 5 other people chose Communism Peak as the BA. The person was using an outdated atlas.

Not only is that no longer the correct name, but it's in the independent nation-state of Tajikistan. Why do so many people continue to confuse the Russian Federation with the old USSR?

Just a couple of months ago sombody I met was shocked to learn that Russians do indeed celebrate Christmas or that they can worship in the Russian Orthodox faith (other faiths as well). Again old Soviet attitudes and a poor understanding of modern current events.

Answer 1

Peoples lack of education about Russia.

Remember the USSR for almost 40 years was considered an evil empire that might nuke us any day (the cold war). Not much was taught about the USSR in school. Nor is it today.

Answer 2

Am....most of the information was printed during the soviet era, so it has a peculiar format. Russians have Christmas only in january as well as an "old New Year" on the 13th of the same month. Its just a tradition that allows you to party for the most months of january and february.

Answer 3

The tallest mountain is, in actual fact, Mauna Loa. The reason Everest is so commonly known, is that mountains are measured from the ground up, but if they were measured from where they start, Mauna Loa would be the highest. It starts below the sea, and rises 4,710m above sea level, but thousands of metres below. It makes up almost half of the area of Hawaii.

Answer 4

As you and I both know, the Communism Peak was NEVER the tallest mountain in Russia.

There are quite a few wrong or incomplete answers voted as BA.

Answer 5

Good comments - I agree. Geography education has not always been a strong area for Americans. There should be more geography jeopardy or quiz shows on TV, online and in popular media.

Answer 6

You are correct, the highest point in Russia and Europe is Mt El'brus.