On December 25, 1991, following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the republic was renamed the Russian Federation, which it remains to this day. This name and "Russia" were specified as the official state names in the April 21, 1992 amendment to the existing constitution and were retained as such in the 1993 Constitution of Russia. COUNT 8
QSN1 When did the Soviet Union break up? ANS1 December 25, 1991 QSN2 Which name did Russia take after the fall of the Soviet Union? ANS2 the Russian Federation QSN3 What is the current official name of Russia? ANS3 the Russian Federation QSN4 When was the current name for Russia added to the Russian constitution? ANS4 April 21, 1992 QSN5 When was Russia renamed the Russian Federation? ANS5 December 25, 1991 QSN6 What event led to Russia being renamed the Russian Federation? ANS6 the collapse of the Soviet Union QSN7 When was Russia made an official state name of the Russian Federation? ANS7 April 21, 1992 QSN8 What 1993 document confirmed Russia as an official state name of the Russian Federation? ANS8 1993 Constitution of Russia