8. Complete the following sentences:

• N. Muravyov assisted G. Nevelskoy to transport troops to the Amur's estuary because …

a) it was not his duty

b) he had to solve other important questions

c) the captain couldn’t fulfill it independently

• A portion of the fleet was then sent to Kamchatka's Avacha Bay due to….

a) G. Nevelskoy ordered to do it

b) The Emperor ordered N. Muravyov to do it

c) N. Muravyov realized the danger from the foreign powers

• The Chinese were initially against setting any kinds of boundaries along the Amur River as….

a) they distrusted Russian government

b) wanted to save a buffer zone

c) followed the policy of self-isolation

• Muravyov was granted the title of Count Amursky for….

a) skillful negotiations with China

b) his exploration of the Amur River

c) determination of the border between two countries

• Cossacks were transferred from the Transbaikalia because ….

a) the Baikal area was bordering on the Amur area

b) Cossacks from Transbaikalia were the only military forces in the east of Russia

c) they were the most experienced in development of new lands.

9. Analyze the text and explain if the settlement and strengthening of the Amur estuary before negotiations with China was accidental or planned.

10. Speak about the process of the Russian-Chinese negotiations.

11. Prove the importance of the Aigun and Beijing Treaties for Russia.

12. Discuss all steps made by Muravyov-Amursky in the Far East. How can they characterize him as a ruler?

13. Speak about attempts of N.N. Muravyov-Amursky to settle the Far East.

14. Translate the article.