The texts from DAS with red pen insertions by me (copied from News. English club, post № 418)
Emperor Paul I
1796-1801
Emperor Paul I of Russia was born in St. Petersburg in 1754. His parents were Peter III and Catherine II. During his studies, he used to be an impatient student, though he adored reading books. Paul I studied religion, maths, dancing and warfare. He spoke Latin, French and German. Overall, his education was one of the best for those times.
When Paul turned 18, he hoped for a role in government but was given little responsibility by his mother. However, when Catherine died in 1796, Paul took the throne. Paul believed that Russia needed an absolute monarchy and began to reduce the power of the nobility, he also outlawed foreign books and travel outside the country. There were numerous decrees during his reign that,
according to some historians, were despised by the population.
Emperor Paul I
1796-1801
Emperor Paul I of Russia was born in St. Petersburg in 1754. His parents were Peter III and Catherine II. When he was a child, Paul I got good education. He studied religion, maths, warfare and could speak Latin, French and German.
When Catherine died in 1796, Paul took the throne. He wanted to be an absolute monarch and reduced the power of the nobility, banned foreign books and travelling abroad.
According to some historians, he was hated by the Russian population.