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Empress Maria Feodorovna and Empress Elizabeth Alexeievna took the same course of action in response to the crisis.
Empress Maria Feodorovna and Empress Elizabeth Alexeievna took the same course of action in response to the crisis.
False
Prince Vasily was known for his exceptional writing skills.
Prince Vasily was known for his exceptional writing skills.
False
The court parties and balls continued uninterrupted during the crisis.
The court parties and balls continued uninterrupted during the crisis.
True
Anna Pavlovna's evening gathering was held on a day of great significance for the Russian people.
Anna Pavlovna's evening gathering was held on a day of great significance for the Russian people.
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According to the story, Anna Pavlovna was waiting for some important politicians to arrive at her gathering.
According to the story, Anna Pavlovna was waiting for some important politicians to arrive at her gathering.
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The Countess Bezukhova's illness was rumored to be caused by her simultaneous marriages to two men.
The Countess Bezukhova's illness was rumored to be caused by her simultaneous marriages to two men.
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The Italian doctor treating the Countess Bezukhova was using a conventional treatment method.
The Italian doctor treating the Countess Bezukhova was using a conventional treatment method.
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The old Count Bezukhov was unaffected by his wife's illness.
The old Count Bezukhov was unaffected by his wife's illness.
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Anna Pavlovna and the Countess Bezukhova were from the same social circle.
Anna Pavlovna and the Countess Bezukhova were from the same social circle.
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Study Notes
Petersburg Life
- Petersburg's high society continued to live a carefree life, unaffected by the country's struggles, and was more concerned with parties, balls, and French theater.
- The city's life went on as usual, with people attending social events, and the aristocracy focused on their own interests and intrigues.
The Imperial Family
- Empress Maria Feodorovna was concerned about the welfare of her institutions and made arrangements to send them to Kazan.
- Empress Elizabeth Alexeevna, on the other hand, refused to make any decisions, stating that they were the Tsar's responsibility.
Anna Pavlovna's Evening
- Anna Pavlovna hosted an evening event on August 26, the day of the Battle of Borodino.
- The evening's highlight was the reading of a letter written by a priest, which was considered a model of patriotic and spiritual eloquence.
- Prince Vasily, known for his reading skills, was to read the letter aloud.
The News of the Day
- The news of the day in Petersburg was the illness of Countess Bezukhova.
- Countess Bezukhova had suddenly fallen ill, stopped attending social gatherings, and was being treated by an Italian doctor using a new and unusual method.
- It was rumored that her illness was caused by her difficult situation of being married to two men at once, but no one dared to mention it in Anna Pavlovna's presence.
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This quiz is about a passage describing the high society of St. Petersburg in the 19th century, highlighting the struggle between different parties and the contrast with the calm life of the city. Test your knowledge of Russian history and literature!
