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.
I call Russia my Motherland because I was born here. I do really love my homeland. My friends and relatives live here.
Russia is the world's largest state. It is washed by two oceans: the Arctic and the Pacific one. There are a lot of seas in Russia. Russia has big reserves of natural resources on these seas — for example gas, gold, oil and others. Russia is a multinational country. That is why it is divided into federal republics, districts and autonomous provinces. People of hundreds of different nationalities live there and all are called Russians.
In the future, I want to get a profession that benefits my country and people living in it. I want all people to love Russia as well as many famous writers, great poets, wise public figures love it and just as I love it. So instead of ruthless destruction of nature and killing rare wild animals, people should preserve and multiply the wealth of our Russia.
Russia is the place of origin of funny and unusual competitions like tank biathlon and helicopter golf. The first one is a part of military vehicles drivers training, while the other is played by civilian pilots as well. A giant club is attached to the helicopter, the aim is to drive a ball to the special area. It is a work of a team of five men – two pilots, a coordinator and two spare players.
We should be proud of our country - its natural resources, territory, history, and of course, those people who have done a lot of good for our country and made it truly powerful.
