Introduction

Dear readers!

The main purpose of this book is to show the practical experience of people who were actively involved in the process of discovery, exploration and development of the Russian Far East.

You know that the history of humankind was created by people, but not by some kind of supernatural forces. So when we talk about a particular event in our history, we first think about the people who were participants of this event. But we only remember some of them, the main characters.

In the history of our country there are not so many heroes, because heroes are different from other people. They are always hard-working, persevering, honest and responsible. These and other features of their character helped them achieve greater success in life and become outstanding human beings. So their life experience can be an example to follow.

In the history of the Far East there were also some heroes, and you should know about them and their contribution to the promotion and development of our region, because you live here. Do you know anything about these people and historical events that took place in the Far East?

Try to answer the following questions:

•When did the development of the Far East start?

•Who were the first explorers of the Far East?

•What kind of man was Y. P. Khabarov?

•What was the contribution of G.I.Nevelskoy and N.N. Muravyov-Amursky to the development of the Russian Far East?

•What do you know about a "Great Amur Campaign?

•When was Khabarovsk founded?

If you were able to answer all these questions, it's great! You can be proud of yourself!

If you failed, then you have a chance to learn something new, interesting and important.

This book will help you find the answers to all questions related to the development of the Far East during the 17^th - early 20 centuries. Good luck!

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Unit I. Introductory part

1. Fill in the table:

Person	Title	What you know about him
Ivan IV (‘the Terrible’)
Yermak
Boris Godunov
False Dmitry
Kuzma Minin
Dmitry Pozharsky
Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov

2. Study the key vocabulary:

prerequisite - предпосылка; предварительное условие

consolidation of Russian lands – объединение русских земель

unshakable stronghold – незыблемая твердыня

to hand out the conferring papers for the lands-раздавать дарственные на земли

to cause a very complicated political situation–быть причиной очень сложной политической обстановки

Great Tumult and ravage - великая Смута и разорение

to reestablish the Russian statehood – восстанавливать русскую государственность

to face incredible difficulties –сталкиваться с непреодолимыми трудностями

sable fur - соболиный мех

to possess riches – обладать богатствами

duty-collecting band – группа людей по сбору дани (ясака)

to expand Russian possessions – расширять русские владения