Khakassia- Mission Expedition

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PROJECT: KHAKASSIA
WEB-qUEST
MISSION: EXPEDITION
Explore 10 strategic landmarks of the Republic of Khakassia. Your task: build a professional
English dossier on the region's heritage.
AUTHOR: ALEXANDER ALKANOV
/ SCHOOL №31
/ 2026

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YOUR ASSIGNMENT
Khakassia is often called the "Archaeological Mecca" of Siberia.
Your goal as a Secret Agent is to verify this title.
OBJECTIVE: Gather intel on 10 targets
LANGUAGE: Advanced English only
DEADLINE: End of lesson
Navigate through the following targets. Click [SCAN INTEL] to
access live satellite data (web links).

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TARGET 01: NATURE PARK
Khakassia Nature Park: A territory of diverse ecosystems,
protecting the unique flora and fauna of the Sayan Mountains.
CODENAME: GREEN SECTOR
IMPORTANCE: Biodiversity protection
SCAN INTEL

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TARGET 02: SALBYK MOUND
The Great Salbyk Mound: An ancient burial place of the Tagar
culture kings. A monument of global archaeological significance.
CODENAME: VALLEY OF KINGS
STATUS: UNESCO Tentative List
ACCESS ARCHIVES

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TARGET 03: HEALING WATERS
Lake Shira: A mineral-rich salt lake. Famous since the 19th century
for its healing mud and medicinal waters.
CODENAME: BLUE MIRROR
VALUE: Major Siberian Health Resort
ANALYZE CONTENT

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TARGET 04: IRON
GIANT
Sayano-Shushenskaya Station: The tallest dam in Russia. A
critical engineering marvel generating massive energy.
COORD: 53°N, 90°E
POWER: 26 billion kWh/year
POWER GRID DATA

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TARGET 05: KAZANOVKA
Kazanovka Museum-Reserve: Where nature meets ancient
history. A living museum with thousands of archaeological objects.
CODENAME: OPEN AIR MUSEUM
TOTAL: 30,000+ artifacts
EXPLORE SITE

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TARGET 06: THE MOTHER
Ulug Khurtuyakh Tas: A 4,500-year-old stone statue. Worshipped
as the "Mother of Mothers" by the local population.
AGE: Bronze Age
PROTECTION: Glass Pavilion
CULTURAL INTEL

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TARGET 07: IVANOVSKY LAKES
Ivanovsky Lakes: A unique place where snow remains until July.
Perfect for summer skiing and hiking.
CODENAME: ETERNAL SNOW
CLIMATE: Glacial basin
CLIMATE DATA

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TARGET 08: PETROGLYPHS
Petroglyphs & Menhirs: Ancient rock art and stone steles.
Khakassia holds the largest collection in Northern Asia.
CODENAME: STONE ART
DENSITY: 30,000 objects
DECRYPT SYMBOLS

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TARGET 09: TUN PAIRAM
Tun Pairam: The festival of the first milk (ayran). A celebration of
Khakas traditions, music, and sports.
CODENAME: WHITE FESTIVAL
SIGNIFICANCE: Cultural Identity
FESTIVAL INTEL

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TARGET 10: TRADITIONAL CUISINE
Khakas Cuisine: Rich in meat and dairy. Key items include Ayran,
Hurut (cheese), and traditional nomadic meat dishes.
VOCABULARY: Ayran, Hurut, Potky
FOCUS: Nomadic traditions
TASTE DATA

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MISSION GRADING
Criteria
Exceptional (5)
Satisfactory (4)
Language Accuracy
No grammar or spelling errors
Few errors, message is clear
Toponym Spelling
100% correct spelling
Minor mistakes in names
Depth of Intel
Detailed dossier for 3+ targets
Basic info for targets
Critical Thinking
Analyzed strategic value clearly
Used only basic descriptions

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MISSION COMPLETE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
SERVICE
All targets have been identified. The Republic of Khakassia awaits your final report in
the headquarters.
KHAKASSIA WEB-qUEST
/ 2026
/ ABAKAN

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IMAGE SOURCES
https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/63/42/1d62e5aecc8d4f22d73b46a9a194.jpg
Source: www.newswire.com
https://turism19.ru/sites/default/files/styles/main_page_foto/public/frontpage/Salbyk%20Kurgan.jpg?itok=ylE5ngVG
Source: turism19.ru
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ad/%D0%9E%D0%B7%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%BE_%D0%A8%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%B0.jpg
Source: en.wikipedia.org
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f6/2009_incident_on_Sayan_power_station_04.jpg
Source: en.wikipedia.org
https://www.sayanring.com/static/images/glossary/h-m/ah-tas_by_belosertsev.jpg417
Source: www.sayanring.com
http://www.face-music.ch/fotoskhakassia/ulug_khurtuyakh/museum0760.jpg
Source: www.face-music.ch

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IMAGE SOURCES
https://media.istockphoto.com/id/1346300688/photo/lake-shira-in-khakassia.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=xuXpsUlZjGMfDWsOVS2OcEAD94Kqya9UOFrAojiGDGw=
Source: www.istockphoto.com
https://miro.medium.com/1*GKfpXQR3hLf4TTMgLna1aA.jpeg
Source: medium.com
https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/29/d7/346722c5ddef9606ea5fa445dc65.jpg
Source: www.newswire.com