history
What was the first construction in Saint Petersburg?
Peter and Paul fortress
What was the first museum in Saint Petersburg and all Russia?
The Chamber of curiosisties
What aspects of cultural life Russia is known for all over the world?
Ballet, classical music, literature
Why were boats the main mean of transportation at the time of Peter the Great?
Becausse there were a lot of rivers in Saint Petersburg and not a lot of good roads
A quality of people who canmake their guests feel comfortable
Hospitality/hospitable
Why did Peter the Great decide to build Saint Petersburg where it is today?
To gain access to the Baltic Sea
Why did Peter the Great want to open museums in Russia?
How can you explain the phenomena of Russian culture?
Russia had rich folk traditions and combination of these traditions and European style and influence of Russian soul created this phenomenon
Why did Peter decide to cut beards and long sleeves of Russian people?
Because they symbolised laziness and Peter wanted Russian people to work and study hard.
Rich people in Russia who made money by buying and selling goods
merchants
Why access to the Baltic sea was so important?
Russia could become stronger by having fleet (military ships) and it also gave access to an important trade way.
Why is Hermitage also called a winter palace?
Because it was originaly build as a winter home for the royal family. And then the members of the royal family wanted to add more buildings to it in order to display their collections.
How did first ballet and theatre companies appear?
First ballet and theatre companies appeared in royal palaces. They were meant to entertain the royal family
Why was it decided to colour the facades of the buildings facing The Neva river and the main streets of the city into bright colours?
It was important to attract merchants to the city and with bright and beautiful facades our rainy city didn't look so gloomy.
something that desplays a combination of different styles or cultures of the world (adjective)
cosmopolitan
Why was it important for Peter the Great and his successors to build a great city that could rival (outshine) Euroean capitals?
To show show that Russians are their equals, that they deserve to be their allies, partners or, if needed, pose a threat of a strong potential enemy
Why most of the mansions and palaces were turned into mueums?
Firstly, because they are part of our history, but most importantly, because they were built with money from taxes and common people have right to visit them.
Why is Russian literature loved by educated people all over the world?
Why did Peter the Great gave out land in Saint Petersburg to merchants and nobility for free?
The land was free, but they had to build the houses and take care of the road there. This helped Peter to have many houses in the city without spending any money.
a person without a lot of experience
amateur
What were the reasons for assasination of family of Nicolas 2?
People were not happy with their living and working conditions, with unreasonable wars (like Russo-Japanese war), they were not happy with Rusputin's influence on the royal family. And this discontent was growing and growing.
Why is the Hermitage called the Hermitage?
The name was given by Catherine 2. She felt lonely in Russia and wanted to have a private place. And she added a small pavilion th ethe winter palace and called it Hermitage - the place for solitude.
Why did most of famous and talented Russian artists (writers, composers, dancers etc) come from Saint Petersburg?
It was Russian capital and all schools, universities, theatres were concentrated there. Moreover, all people who wanted to work, moved to Saint Petersburg form other Russian cities.
When the first museum was opened, the entrance was not only free, but also all the visitors were given pies and pancakes. Why?
Because people didn't want to go to the museums and Peter wanted Russian people to be eductaed. That's why he came up with this clever idea. And Russian people have always loved free food.
a number of fasts that don't go together well
contradiction