Copy of Галкина Ксения

Peter’s thoughts

The history began more than 300 years ago when Peter the First founded the glorious city of Petrozavodsk. Was Peter in our area? Let our imagination flow.
The crew slowly stepped through coniferous forests, dousing travelers with a pleasant aroma. An elderly emperor looked out of the carriage, examining nature around him. The sun peeking out of the clouds softly illuminated the path and slender pines provided cool shade. Suddenly, Onego appeared from behind branches. “What a miracle» -- Peter thought admiringly. « In these woods we can lead a calm life on the shore of this lake». The emperor ordered to drive up to the water. Leaning on a cane, he slowly approached the lake. «Wonderful edge. If you ennoble the coast here, cut down pines and birches and build a high road to the factory, then a glorious city will emerge». The emperor looked thoughtfully. «It would be nice to build a large port here. It`ll be convenient to transport wood and stones». Peter ordered the coachman: «Send for builders and artisans to build a house on this shore. I will admire glorious Onego and think how to build a glorious city here! » In two weeks, the job was done. A small blue wooden house harmonized with the sky-blue lake. Peter generously rewarded the builders with gold and checked the building. The boards were impregnated with resin, which had a beneficial effect on the lungs of the elderly emperor. Large windows looked out directly towards the mighty lake and forest. Leaning on the windowsill, Peter continued to dream: «To lay the road, to instruct peasants to build houses and ennoble the coast. Establish a port. Or maybe put a palace with a theater in the center of the road, that will be a consolation for noblemen who are in these parts! »
Who knows maybe this story is not fiction?