1) слайд 1Making questions as it is indicated in the following text Mikhail Romanov (who) was, the tsar of Russia from 1613 to 1645 (when). He (who) was elected (was he) tsar of Russia by the Zemsky Sobor on 21 February 1613 (when). When young Mikhail (who) learned he had to become the tsar, he burst (did he) into tears. He was finally persuaded to accept (to do what) the throne by his mother(by who), so she blessed (did she) the young man.
2) слайд 2Making questions to text 1 using the following words: who, what, when, where;The First of the Romanovs’. Tsar Mikhail
1613-1645
Mikhail Romanov, the tsar of Russia from 1613 to 1645 and founder of the Romanov dynasty, which ruled Russia until 1917, was unanimously elected tsar of Russia by the Assembly of the Land (Zemsky Sobor) on 21 February 1613. He had been chosen after several other options had been removed, including princes of Poland and Sweden. When young Mikhail learned he was about to be granted the highest title anyone could dream of in Russia, he burst into tears of fear and despair. He was finally persuaded to accept the throne by his mother who saw no way out, so she blessed the young man who had to obey.
He was a gentle monarch who gave little trouble to anyone. Thanks to Mikhail Russian industry entered an era of prosperity: the first manufactories appeared, alongside the all-Russian market. Diplomatic and trade relations with other countries improved greatly and agriculture seemed to get a second wind. Mikhail’s politics helped raise the living standards of the common people and made Moscow one of the most beautiful and festive cities of the time.
3) аудио и видео понимание (абзацно-фразовая работа) – клуб 1, часть 3, текст 2
1. Mikhail Fights against the Poles
Mikhail would take any measure no matter how brutal to prevent a civil war in Russia. Anarchy had been avoided but war seemed inescapable. Swedish troops were besieging Pskov, 360 miles West of Moscow. Mikhail ordered his diplomats to negotiate peace at any price.
In 1617 the treaty of Stolbov was signed and the city of Novgorod and surrounding lands were returned to Russia.
The next threat was the Polish army advancing on Moscow, led by Prince Vladislav in person. The Poles reached the walls of the Kremlin itself- the Citadel at the heart of the city.
Russian spies learned that the Poles were digging a mine under the Arbat gates, but the tsar ignored the pleas of his advisers and refused to abandon the city.
Weighing on his mind was not just the fate of the city but a personal dilemma: The Poles still held his father prisoner. Mikhail knew if he left Moscow, he would lose the throne and if he lost the throne, he would never see his father again.
2. The Tsar in Love (Демонтстрируется этот отрывок. Сначала целиком, затем по абзацам. Ученики пересказывают или переводят абзацы, затем последний просмотр открывка и письменый его пересказ)
The tsar was now in his twenties, the grown man. Accordingly, it was announced that the great ruler Mikhail had reached the age of adulthood and the time had come for him to take a wife. The tsar’s mother found a bride for her son but Mikhail made his own decision.
Years ago, during his exile, he had fallen in love with Masha Khlopova, the daughter of one his guardians and promised to marry only her. The tsar’s decisions was announced and his bride to be was found rooms within the Palace. The Saltykov brothers, relatives of the tsar’s mother were put in charge of her safety. But just before the wedding, Masha suddenly fell dangerously ill.
The palace was alive with rumor and suspicion. The Saltykovs summoned the best foreign doctors, who announced that a terrible disease was devouring the royal bride from within and no cure was possible. People were soon whispering that the tsar’s mother was behind it, because she was opposed to the marriage.
In any event, Masha eventually recovered, only to be exiled to Siberia, for apparently concealing an illness from the tsar’s advisers.
An investigation later concluded she’d been poisoned by the Saltykovs, who were dismissed from court. But the whole affair put Mikhail off any thought of marriage for many years.
3. Maria Dolgorukova, Mikhail’s First Wife
When tsar Mikhail turned 28, his relatives began to worry without an heir the future of the dynasty was in doubt. Once more his mother had a candidate. This time, reluctantly Mikhail agreed to the match and was married to Princess Maria Dolgorukova.
But four months later, Maria fell sick and died. The cause never fully established.
After this latest disaster, Mikhail dismissed his mother from any involvement in his marital affairs and instead arranged for the traditional election of a Russian Royal bride.
The advice he received was to watch the girl carefully from afar, appraising their age, complexion, and eyes, and hair. Look for signs of injury or illness and ensure she’s healthy in mind and kind by nature.
The tradition of electing a tsar’s bride was essentially a beauty contest, involving thousands of candidates from noble families.
