Russian words in English: 10 questions

Give the Russian word, also used in English and found in the Oxford English dictionary, from the definition. The number refers to the number of letters in the word

1. Russian word for "Citadel" or "Fortress", generally used with reference to a specific example in English (7)
2. A steam bath with a wooden stove. (5)

Following and preceding words link round: 10 questions

What word can...
1. Follow Wall and precede Tower?
2. Follow Black and precede Car?

Language and literature: 10 questions

1. Which country is known in its own language as Suomi?
2. Which Shakespeare play does Iago appear in?

Language and Literature: 10 questions

1. What European language is the national language of Equatorial Guinea? It is the only country in Africa to have this language as its main language.
2. Which Ancient Greek playwright wrote plays called The Birds, The Clouds and The Assemblywomen?

Countries by second largest city, thank you very much

Name the country from the second largest city and the words "thank you very much" in the most widely spoken official language of that country.

1. Medellin, muchas gracias
2. Spanish Town, thank you very much

Christmas Quiz 2018: 100 questions

Welcome to the Christmas quiz! Please have a crack over Christmas with your friends, family and anyone else you can rope in (because it's probably quite difficult if you tackle it on your own). I'll upload the answers on this site in the New Year. Happy quizzing!

Words of Japanese origin: 10 questions

Give the word of Japanese origin (which is listed in the OECD)

1. Lit. Picture letter, meaning a small picture used in an email or text message
2. Lit. Big wind, another word for a hurricane or cyclone

Words derived from Russian: 10 questions

Give the Russian-derived word (which is used in English and found in the OED) from the description.

1. The clandestine copying and distribution of literature banned by the state.
2. Common name given to bureaucrats in the Communist party, now used more broadly to refer to any bureaucrat.

World Capital City Etymology: 10 questions

Name the city from the etymology or meaning given and any additional hints.

1. Fair Winds (Spanish)
2. Eastern Capital　東京

English place name etymology: 10 questions

Name the UK town or city from the etymology and other hints provided.

1. Broken bridge (Latin, Yorkshire)
2. Place where cows can cross the river