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Novgorod

Novgorod is one of the most ancient cities of Russia located in its North-West, near the site where the Volkhov river takes its waters from Lake Ilmen.

The history of Novgorod is closely linked with all major stages in the life of Russian state. At the times, when the statehood of Rus was just in its making, the Novgorodians invited a Scandinavian prince Rurik to keep law and order, thus giving birth to the prince Rurik dynasty that ruled over all Russian lands throughout more than 750 years.

Novgorod was one of Russia's major centers of literacy and book production. As far back as in the 30-s of the 11th century, by the will of the great Prince Yaroslav The Wise, Novgorod saw the first school to train three hundred children at a time.

Medieval Novgorod was one of the greatest art centers of Europe. Its architectural traditions, school of icon-painting, jeweler's and decorative applied art became famous all over the world. The only time in its history when Novgorod suffered military damages was in the course of the World War II: for over two years the city, being at the front line, was bombed and shelled by both combating armies. Turned into ruins, this city on the Volkhov River was brought to life again by the restorers who managed to revive old architecture.

Many experts of Russian art justly believe Novgorod to be Russian Florence; no other old Russian cities have managed to preserve so many ancient architectural

monuments adorned with wall murals.

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the Great». True or False.

1. Novgorod is one of the most ancient cities of Russia located in its North-East.

2.A Scandinavian prince Vsevolod was invited to Novgorod to keep law and order.

3.Novgorod saw the first school to train three hundred children at a time by the

will of the great Prince Rurik.

4.Novgorod suffered military damages in the course of the World War II. It was

the only time in its history.

5.Many experts of Russian art justly believe Novgorod to be Russian Florence.

5. Расскажите о Великом Новгороде по плану:

- где он расположен;

- когда был основан город;

- какая самая старая часть города;

- чем известен Великий Новгород;

- какие достопримечательности Вы можете назвать.