Tartu
Is Tartu the 3rd, 2nd or the 1st city in Estonia according to population?
The second.
How many bridges are there across the river in Tartu?
7 bridges
Who is the founder of the University of Tartu?
the Swedish king Gustav II Adolf
Why is the school named after Mart Reinik?
Mart Reinik is the founder and the first teacher of the school (for 40 years).
What do bees eat?
pollen and nectar from blossoms
What is the motto of Tartu?
The city of good thoughts
What is the lenth of the River Emajõgi?
100/101 km
When was the University of Tartu founded?
in 1632
Which important building is across the street from the old building of Mart Reinik School?
The old building of theatre Vanemuine
How to you call bees' house?
beehive
Who is the current mayor of Tartu?
Urmas Klaas
Where is the source of the River Emajõgi?
lake Võrtsjärv (Rannu-Jõesuu)
What was the university called when founded?
Akademia Gustaviana
What was Mart Reinik's hobby?
beekeeping
When was beekeeping started in the modern beehives?
in the 19th century
What symbols are on Tartu's coat of arms?
An open gate, the key of Petrus, the sword of Paulus
What was the main type of vessel used for transporting different cargo in the 19th century?
a river barge (lodi)
Name the Estonian towns were there are the colleges of Tartu University.
Viljandi Culture Academy
Narva College
Pärnu College
How many different musical groups are working at school?
5 groups:
2 children's choirs, boys choir, girls' choir, brassband orchestra
How much honey is produced in Estonia in a year?
about 950 tons
When was Tartu first mentioned in chronicles?
in 1030
In 1927 the length of the river was measured to 117 km but the length changed in 1930s. Why was it changed?
The river's upper course was straightened to allow easier navigation
How many faculties of research are there in the University of Tartu? Name them.
4 faculties:
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Science and Technology
When was Tartu Mart Reinik School founded?
in 1889
What type of bees live in one beehive?
a female bee (one), male bees/widowers (200-2000), working bees (15000-17000)