One of Russia's most celebrated poets of all times, Michael Lermontov was born in Moscow in the family of a nobleman. He spent his childhood and youth in Tarckany, in the province of Penza.
In 1830 Lermontov entered the Moscow University, but very soon he had to leave it. Then he entered St. Petersburg School of Cavalry Cadets. He finished it and served in the Hussar Regiment of the Imperial Guard.
In 1837 the poet was exiled to the Caucasus for his poem "Poets Death". In 1840 Lermontov was exiled to the Caucasus for the second time. He was provoked into personal quarrel with his schoolmate. The quarrel led to a duel. On July 15th, 1841 the poet was killed. He was not even 27 at that time.
Lermontov began writing when he was very young. One of his first writings to be published was his verse tale "Hadji Arbek".
But he won fame as a poet after his poem "Poets Death" was published. Lermontov's poems "Demon" "Mtsyri" his great novel "A Hero of Our Time" and his play "Masquerade" are masterpieces of Russian literature.
Whether he wrote poetry, drama or prose, the stamp of his genius was to be found on his works. Lermontov's influence as of a poet and a thinker on all Russian writes can't be overestimated.
1. Today Samarkand is one of the oldest and most important cities in Asia, the third largest city in Uzbekistan. Сегодня Самарканд - один из старейших и важнейших городов Азии, третий по величине город Узбекистана.
2. More than half a million people live in the city of Samarkand. В городе Самарканде проживает более полумиллиона человек.
3. It is famous for its ancient culture and architecture, as well as eventful history. Он славится своей древней культурой и архитектурой, а также богатой историей.
4. In 1925-1930 it was the capital of Uzbekistan, before being replaced by Tashkent in 1930. В 1925-1930 годах он был столицей Узбекистана, прежде чем был заменен Ташкентом в 1930 году.
5. The city has carefully preserved the traditions of ancient crafts: embroidery, gold embroidery, silk weaving, engraving on copper, ceramics, carving and painting on wood. В городе бережно сохранились традиции старинных ремесел: вышивка, золотое шитье, шелкоткачество, гравировка на меди, керамика, резьба и роспись по дереву.
6. Thousands of tourists visit Samarkand to see its various sights every year. Тысячи туристов ежегодно посещают Самарканд, чтобы увидеть его различные достопримечательности.
7. Modern Samarkand is divided into two parts: the old city, and the new city which developed during the days of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union. Современный Самарканд делится на две части: cтарый город и новый город, который развивался во времена Российской Империи и Советского Союза.
8. The old city includes historical monuments, shops and old private houses, while the new city includes administrative buildings along with cultural centres and educational institutions. Старый город включает в себя исторические памятники, магазины и старые частные дома, а новый город включает в себя административные здания, а также культурные центры и образовательные учреждения.
9. The state and official language in Samarkand, as in all Uzbekistan, is the Uzbek language, which is one of the Turkic languages. As in the rest of Uzbekistan, the Russian language is de facto the second official language in Samarkand. Государственным и официальным языком в Самарканде, как и во всем Узбекистане, является узбекский язык, который относится к группе тюркских языков. Как и в остальной части Узбекистана, русский язык де-факто является вторым государственным языком в Самарканде.
10. In Samarkand you can enjoy a tasty Uzbek cuisine. В Самарканде можно отведать вкусные блюда узбекской кухни.
11. People in the city are friendly and hospitable. Люди в городе дружелюбные и гостеприимные.
My Favourite Writer (M. Lermontov)
One of Russia's most celebrated poets of all times, Michael Lermontov was born in Moscow in the family of a nobleman. He spent his childhood and youth in Tarckany, in the province of Penza.
In 1830 Lermontov entered the Moscow University, but very soon he had to leave it. Then he entered St. Petersburg School of Cavalry Cadets. He finished it and served in the Hussar Regiment of the Imperial Guard.
In 1837 the poet was exiled to the Caucasus for his poem "Poets Death". In 1840 Lermontov was exiled to the Caucasus for the second time. He was provoked into personal quarrel with his schoolmate. The quarrel led to a duel. On July 15th, 1841 the poet was killed. He was not even 27 at that time.
Lermontov began writing when he was very young. One of his first writings to be published was his verse tale "Hadji Arbek".
But he won fame as a poet after his poem "Poets Death" was published. Lermontov's poems "Demon" "Mtsyri" his great novel "A Hero of Our Time" and his play "Masquerade" are masterpieces of Russian literature.
Whether he wrote poetry, drama or prose, the stamp of his genius was to be found on his works. Lermontov's influence as of a poet and a thinker on all Russian writes can't be overestimated.
Welcome to my favourite city Samarkand!
1. Today Samarkand is one of the oldest and most important cities in Asia, the third largest city in Uzbekistan. Сегодня Самарканд - один из старейших и важнейших городов Азии, третий по величине город Узбекистана.
2. More than half a million people live in the city of Samarkand. В городе Самарканде проживает более полумиллиона человек.
3. It is famous for its ancient culture and architecture, as well as eventful history. Он славится своей древней культурой и архитектурой, а также богатой историей.
4. In 1925-1930 it was the capital of Uzbekistan, before being replaced by Tashkent in 1930. В 1925-1930 годах он был столицей Узбекистана, прежде чем был заменен Ташкентом в 1930 году.
5. The city has carefully preserved the traditions of ancient crafts: embroidery, gold embroidery, silk weaving, engraving on copper, ceramics, carving and painting on wood. В городе бережно сохранились традиции старинных ремесел: вышивка, золотое шитье, шелкоткачество, гравировка на меди, керамика, резьба и роспись по дереву.
6. Thousands of tourists visit Samarkand to see its various sights every year. Тысячи туристов ежегодно посещают Самарканд, чтобы увидеть его различные достопримечательности.
7. Modern Samarkand is divided into two parts: the old city, and the new city which developed during the days of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union. Современный Самарканд делится на две части: cтарый город и новый город, который развивался во времена Российской Империи и Советского Союза.
8. The old city includes historical monuments, shops and old private houses, while the new city includes administrative buildings along with cultural centres and educational institutions. Старый город включает в себя исторические памятники, магазины и старые частные дома, а новый город включает в себя административные здания, а также культурные центры и образовательные учреждения.
9. The state and official language in Samarkand, as in all Uzbekistan, is the Uzbek language, which is one of the Turkic languages. As in the rest of Uzbekistan, the Russian language is de facto the second official language in Samarkand. Государственным и официальным языком в Самарканде, как и во всем Узбекистане, является узбекский язык, который относится к группе тюркских языков. Как и в остальной части Узбекистана, русский язык де-факто является вторым государственным языком в Самарканде.
10. In Samarkand you can enjoy a tasty Uzbek cuisine. В Самарканде можно отведать вкусные блюда узбекской кухни.
11. People in the city are friendly and hospitable. Люди в городе дружелюбные и гостеприимные.