Golden names of Russia: Mikhail Lomonosov

"Mikhail Lomonosov"  is a unique teaching book in the series «The Golden Names of Russia». It acquaints foreign students with life and scientific activity of the great Russian scientist, philosopher and poet Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov.  The book consists of two parts: an educational film and a short reader about the life of Lomonosov. Vocabulary used in the film is within reach of students of any language level: beginners, intermediate or advanced. The book is provided with various training tests including vocabulary, conversational and comprehension tasks. A 14-minute DVD gives a good idea of Lomonosov’s unusual biography and cultural life of Russia in the 18th century. The short reader provides many exercises to master the learnt material. The book contains different grammar tasks for the development of reading and speaking skills. The second part includes more detailed and difficult texts about Lomonosov.