Form:8 A Group: Baranova Yana Lepetuha Anya Kovalenko Tanya Lyashenko Alina Kulikova Karina Hodunova Vika 2008

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Russia is the biggest country in the world. Russian Federation occupies the territory of east part of Europe and of northern part of Asia. Russian Federation is washed by the seas Atlantic ocean, the North ocean and the Pacific ocean. Russian Federation borders on northern Korea, China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine, Byelorussia, Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland and Norway. Russia is the biggest country in the world. Russian Federation occupies the territory of east part of Europe and of northern part of Asia. Russian Federation is washed by the seas Atlantic ocean, the North ocean and the Pacific ocean. Russian Federation borders on northern Korea, China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine, Byelorussia, Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland and Norway.

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Along the east wall of the Kremlin lies Red Square, the ceremonial center of Moscow and once scene of the May Day and October Revolution parades. Beneath the walls stands the bulky Lenin Mausoleum. At the southern end of Red Square is the Intercession (Pokrovsky) Cathedral, or Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed. Built by the architects Barma and Posnik Yakovlev from 1554 to 1560 to commemorate the defeat of the Tatars (Mongols) of Kazan and Astrakhan by Ivan IV the Terrible, it is a unique and magnificent architectural fantasy, each of its ten domes differing in design and color Along the east wall of the Kremlin lies Red Square, the ceremonial center of Moscow and once scene of the May Day and October Revolution parades. Beneath the walls stands the bulky Lenin Mausoleum. At the southern end of Red Square is the Intercession (Pokrovsky) Cathedral, or Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed. Built by the architects Barma and Posnik Yakovlev from 1554 to 1560 to commemorate the defeat of the Tatars (Mongols) of Kazan and Astrakhan by Ivan IV the Terrible, it is a unique and magnificent architectural fantasy, each of its ten domes differing in design and color Along Red Square facing the Kremlin is the State Department Store, GUM, which is in the revivalist imitation Old Russian style. In the same style is the slightly earlier State Historical Museum, built from 1875 to 1883, which closes the northern end of the square. Along Red Square facing the Kremlin is the State Department Store, GUM, which is in the revivalist imitation Old Russian style. In the same style is the slightly earlier State Historical Museum, built from 1875 to 1883, which closes the northern end of the square.

One of the most well-known temples of Moscow is constructed under name Pokrovski a cathedral in in honour of a victory above Kazan khan in a holiday of the Cover of the Virgin. Subsequently Vasily Bless's attached church has denominated all temple. Motley colouring reflects tastes mote late time (17 century). Originally the temple was painted in red and white paints. Pokrovski the cathedral reflected as the first townspeople's a cathedral constructed outside of walls of the Kremlin, and should symbolize a unification of tsar with people. One of the most well-known temples of Moscow is constructed under name Pokrovski a cathedral in in honour of a victory above Kazan khan in a holiday of the Cover of the Virgin. Subsequently Vasily Bless's attached church has denominated all temple. Motley colouring reflects tastes mote late time (17 century). Originally the temple was painted in red and white paints. Pokrovski the cathedral reflected as the first townspeople's a cathedral constructed outside of walls of the Kremlin, and should symbolize a unification of tsar with people.

Shkara two-headed top in the central part of Caucasus. Height of 5068m. Kazbek, top in the central part of Caucasus, in Georgia. Height of 5033m. Shkelda, hills in the central part of Caucasus, to the south - east. Height up to 4322 meters. Shkelda, hills in the central part of Caucasus, to the south - east. Height up to 4322 meters. Elbrus, the highest file of Caucasus. Height of the western top of 5642m, east m. Elbrus, the highest file of Caucasus. Height of the western top of 5642m, east m.

Spasskaya Gate tower the main tower of the Moscow Kremlin (travel). It is constructed by Italian architect Antonio Solari in Frolofskaya from church the Flora and the Laurels originally referred to, taking place in the Kremlin (was not kept). The modern name - from icon Спаса Not man-made, placed in 1658 above its (her) gate. Spasskaya the tower of the first was topped with a tent ( ), in 1625 on it (her) hours were mounted, in the star is established.

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Ivan futilely engaged the Swedes, and Kiev still lay deep within the powerful Polish- Lithuanian kingdom. Ivan IV killed one of his sons, and another died at age 9. The remaining son, Fedor, was feeble, and, after reigning as czar for 14 years, he died childless. Thus ended the House of Rurik.

(1729–96). An obscure German princess became one of the most powerful women in history as Catherine II the Great, empress of Russia. She expanded the territory of Russia and was known for her brilliant court, to which the greatest minds of Europe were drawn. W hen Empress Elizabeth died in January 1762, Peter became Czar Peter III. His childish behavior and his preference for German ways and the Lutheran religion soon made him unpopular. By accepting Russian customs as her own Catherine had gained many supporters, including members of the army. In early July 1762, the army arrested Peter, and Catherine was declared empress. Peter died while in custody. Catherine fought two wars with Turkey, from 1768 to 1774 and from 1787 to As a result, Russia won part of the northern Black Sea coast, the Crimean peninsula, and navigation rights in Turkish waters (see Turkey). She also joined with Prussia and Austria in partitioning Poland in 1772, 1793, and 1795 (see Poland). She was extremely ambitious and hoped to conquer even more territory, but these plans were not realized by the time she died on Nov. 17, 1796 (Nov. 6 according to the old calendar).

The founder of Russian empire was Peter I named Peter the Great. Under it(him), Russia has stopped to be the poor and return (backward) Asian country and became modern authority (power) in the West-European world.In 1689 Peter has pulled out authority (power) from Sofia. It(he) was interested in courts and navigation since the childhood. It(he) was adjusted to give Russia an output(exit) to the sea, and on Baltic sea which coped Sweden, and on Caspian sea whose coast were carried out(spent) (are maintained) Turks and Tatars. It(he) has brought to the European ship builders to Russia, and in 1696, with new fleet, was capable to grasp Azov, the main Turkish fortress on sea of Azov. As captain Peter Aleksivich it(he) odered about from Principium, a vessel, constructed his(its) own hand. With Poland and Denmark as allies, it(he) began Big Northern War which proceeded up to 1721 (see. Charles XII). In 1703 it built the new capital (capital), Saint Petersburg, in territory which it(he) has won. As a result of a victory in Northern war Russian empire was generated October, 22 (November, 2, in New Style), That day Peter was welcomed Father of the native Land, Peter the Great, and emperor of all Russias (is proclaimed).

(born 1777, ruled 1801–25) came to the throne after the murder of his father, Paul I, who was called the Mad Czar. At the beginning of his reign he carried out many important reforms.In 1805 Alexander joined with England, Austria, and Prussia in the European coalition against Napoleon I. After the Russian defeat at Finland in 1807, he deserted his allies, and in the Treaty of Tilsit he and Napoleon agreed to divide the world between them. Rivalry developed, and Napoleon invaded Russia in After the winter retreat of the French forces, Alexander carried the war to French soil. At the Congress of Vienna in 1814–15 he was a leading figure In 1815 Alexander tried to create a world order based on Christian principles. It was called the Holy Alliance, a name later applied to the Grand Alliance, which virtually ruled Europe Before he died he undid many of his reforms

(born 1796, ruled 1825–55) was a grandson of Catherine the Great. His father was Paul I. Because he had two older brothers, Alexander and Constantine, it was thought he would never be emperor. Russian history took a surprising turn when Constantine abdicated his right to the throne in Alexander died in Nicholas thus succeeded Alexander at a time when revolutionary ferment was appearing in Russia. There was unrest in the army, and the St. Petersburg regiments revolted in what was called the Decembrist uprising of They demanded a constitution. Nicholas crushed the revolt. He then established an elaborate secret police system throughout the Russian empire. During the 30 years of Nicholas's reign there were three wars. In 1828–29 Russia fought against Turkey. Russian armies helped crush a Hungarian revolt against Austria in Nicholas died during the Crimean War (1854–56). He was succeeded by his son Alexander II

Test What is nickname of Ivan IV? a) Kind b) Ruthless c) TerribleKindb) RuthlessTerrible What is the flag of Russia? a) b) c) What was name of the first Russian tsar? a) Ivan V b) Ivan VI c) Ivan IVIvan VIvanVIIvan IV Where is situated Russia? a) East part of Europe b) Northern part of Europe c) Southern part of Europe East part of Europe Northern part of Europe Southern part of Europe Northern part of Asia East part of Asia Western part of AsiaNorthern part of Asia East part of Asia Western part of Asia That usually make in a pancake week? a) to bake pancake b) to paint eggs c) to fry the henbake pancake ) to paint eggs to fry the hen What celebrate July,12 a) Day of national unity b) Day of Russia c) Day of the All sacredDay of national unity Day of Russia Day of the All sacred What city does not border on Russia, but a) Pskov b) Vladimir c) KaliningradPskovVladimirKaliningrad enters into her structure? How many theatres in Russia? a) 10 b) 30 c) How many years the deputy is selected? a) 8 b) 4 c) Who is main governor in Russia? a) The president b) The State Duma c) ParliamentThe president The State Duma Parliament What is monetary unit of Russia? a) Dollar b) Rouble c) YenDollarRoubleYen What was year on October revolution? a) 1917 b) 1914 c)

Who was the leader of World proletariat? a) Lenin b) Stalin c) BrezhnevLenin StalinBrezhnev Who write: a frost and sun, day is wonderful? a) Lermontov b) Pushkin c) EseninLermontov Pushkin Esenin What is the arms of Moscow? a) b) c) What was name grandmother of Nicolas I a) Catherine I b) Catherine II c) Elizabeth ICatherine I Catherine II Elizabeth I What is statement Russian send to hell? a) Be healthy b) Neither down nor to a featherBe healthy Neither down nor to a feather c) Bon appetiteBon appetite What is well-known grandmother with a bone leg a) Women Jaga b) Shapoklyak c) Arina RadionovnaWomen Jaga Shapoklyak Arina Radionovna What was city has based by Peter the Great a) Moscow b) Novgorod c) St. PetersburgMoscowNovgorodSt. Petersburg What is official number of classes at the Russian school a) 12 b) 11 c) Who wrote a picture Barge haulers on Volga a) Aivazovski b) Brylov c) RepinAivazovskiBrylovRepin What is city not included into The Gold ring of Russia a) Vladimir b) Kostroma c) NovgorodVladimir Kostroma Novgorod