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ew into space.
6. One of the greatest Russian poets that had political views close to theDecembrists, who died after the duel.
7. The famous International Music contest is named after this composer.
8. An artist that A. P. Chekhov called "Russias best landscape painter.
9. Name a famous Russian officer who was born in the family of a poor shoemaker and at the age of 11 went to Moscow to find some job.
10. Give the name of the city where Y. Gagarin was born.


History

1) Napoleon tries to conquer Russia.
a) 1237
b) 1812
c) 1856
2) The USSR enters World War II
a) 1940
b) 1945
c) 1941
3) Alexander II writes the decree abolishing serfdom
a) 1352
b) 1861
c) 1703
4) Khan Batyi of the Golden Horde conquers Moscow
a) 1613
b) 1237
c) 1147
5) Peter the Great founds ST. Petersburg
a) 1237
b) 1703
c) 1623
6) The USSR breaks up
a) 1991
b) 1993
c) 1985
7) Moscow hosts the XX Olympic Games
a) 1890
b) 1980
c) 2000
8) Mikhail Romanov is elected Tsar of all Russia, the Romanov dynasty begins
a) 1613
b) 1623
c) 1861
9) The October Revolution takes place
a) 1817
b) 1918
c) 1917
10) 10 Yuri Dolgoruky founds Moscow
a) 1147
b) 1237
c) 865



Holidays and Festivals

1. It celebrates the end of the Soviet Unions participation in World War II in Europe. Parades and processions of veterans are held in big cities. People lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
2. This day is celebrated with all-night services in church.
3. This is a day-off. Probably the busiest people on this day are flower