Complete the following sentences according to the evidence of the text

1. Anyone who visits Karelia …. 2. Its walls, ceilings and roof …. 3. Having built it, he? …. 4. There is another legend that says …. 5. It was founded by Novgorod townsfolk …. 6. The monastery was ruined …. 7. Along with trees that are common …. 8. The carpenters always tried …. 9. When it rains …. 10. There are also other interesting wooden constructions.

7. Answer the questions on the text. Begin with the following expressions:

“I should say”- Я бы сказал

“I believe” – Я полагаю

“Oh, that’s like this” – О, это так

“I suppose” – Я думаю, допускаю

“As far as I have learnt”- Как я узнал.

1.Was it really difficult to construct St.Petersburg? 2. The names of what scholars and poets are connected with Petersburg? 3. What pieces of art can you see in the suburbs of St.Petersburg? 4. What can you say about Kizhy? 5. What is the most particular thing about the Cathedral of Transfiguration? 6. Whom was this cathedral created by? 7. Why is the island Valaam known far beyond Russia? 8. What peculiar things can be found on this island? 9. What are almost all structures here made of? 10. What protects wooden structures against the wet? 11. Why do people say that Kizhy is incomparable?

Prove the following statements.

1.Russian people were great masters. 2.Kizhy is incomparable. 3.Russian nature has inspired many Russian poets, artists, architects.

Role play.

Be a guide. Begin your excursion over the land of White nights with the words.

1. Ladies and gentlemen! I’d like to draw your attention to this monument (church, monastery). 2. Our town (city) is famous for its straight and wide streets (beautiful parks, architectural ensembles, historical places, monuments).3.This magnificent church (bridge, wall) was built in … under Peter the Great, by order of N., after the design of K.). 4.The (castle, Cathedral) foundation dates back to (Ivan the Terrible, the time of Romanov).