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Poltava by Alexander Pushkin Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

This fact-matching game is a thrilling adventure where players must piece together important information fragments to uncover the truth. The game’s immersive storyline and challenging puzzles will keep you on the edge of your seat, much like the gripping narrative of ‘Poltava’ by Alexander Pushkin.

  • Explore intricate clues and hidden secrets
  • Solve puzzles to advance through the game
  • Use spells for hints and extra time
Need a Hint? View the Facts
  • Poltava is a historical novel written by Alexander Pushkin in 1828-1829.
  • The novel is based on the historical events of the Battle of Poltava in 1709.
  • Pushkin was inspired to write Poltava after visiting the battlefield in 1829.
  • The novel is written in verse and is considered one of Pushkin's greatest works.
  • Poltava is divided into 8 cantos, each with its own unique style and tone.
  • The novel explores themes of love, honor, and patriotism.
  • Poltava was banned by the Russian government for its perceived anti-government sentiment.
  • Pushkin's friend, Pyotr Vyazemsky, helped smuggle copies of Poltava out of Russia for publication.
  • The novel was eventually published in 1829 in Paris.
  • Poltava was well-received by critics and readers alike, cementing Pushkin's reputation as a literary giant.
  • The novel has been translated into multiple languages and continues to be studied and analyzed by scholars.
  • Poltava has been adapted into various forms, including operas, ballets, and films.
  • The Battle of Poltava was a decisive victory for the Russian Empire over the Swedish Empire.
  • The battle marked the beginning of Sweden's decline as a major power in Europe.
  • The Battle of Poltava is considered one of the most important events in Russian history.
  • The battle was fought on June 27, 1709, near the Ukrainian city of Poltava.
  • The Swedish King Charles XII was wounded during the battle and fled to the Ottoman Empire.
  • The Russian victory at Poltava solidified Peter the Great's reputation as a military genius.
  • The Battle of Poltava is often seen as a turning point in the Great Northern War.
  • The legacy of the Battle of Poltava continues to be felt in the politics and culture of Ukraine and Russia.

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