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Сделать краткое содержание текста Fictional character Pavel Andreievich Chekhov first appeared on TV in 1967, during the second season of the science fiction series Star Trek. Despite being on TV for a short time (from 1966-69), the series was a hit and still has many fans today, 40 years after its creation. Star Trek led to ten feature films, an animated series, novels and comic books. So why was it so popular and why did they need a Russian star? Executive Producer Gene Roddenberry decided to introduce a character with 'youth appeal', that is to say a character young people could understand. Best known as the young, enthusiastic navigator on board the starship Enterprise, Chekhov had a haircut similar to one of The Monkees (a very popular pop group in the USA at that time). But he certainly was no American! He was a proud Russian with thick accent and had the surname of the famous Russian playwright. Actor Walter Koenig played the role, an American with Lithuanian Russian parents. Chekhov and the crew certainly live through many exciting adventures: mysterious illnesses, capture by aliens, time travel even romance. In the course of the two series we get to know Chekhov quite well. We see that he has many positive qualities: he is young, good-looking and has a good sense of humour. He regularly jokes (and boasts) about Russia's achievements. He even claims in one programme that the fairy tale Cinderella came from Russia! However, he himself was less lucky in love. While training at the Academy in the 2260s Chekhov had a romance with another Russian, Irina Galliulin. But their characters were too different (Irina criticised Chekhov for being too rigid) and disappointment followed. Chekhov's character develops in the programme and he begins to take on some of the traits of the ship's captain, Captain James T Kirk. We understand that he has strong principles and can pay close attention to detail. He is also a loyal member of the team. As a result he is able to work himself up the ranks, working first as a junior officer, then as navigator. In the first Star Trek film he becomes lieutenant; in the second he is the commander on another spaceship, The USS Reliant. In this film Chekhov's character is severely tested. Villain Khan Noonien Singh puts eels inside Chekhov's head in attempt to control his brain. However, our hero recovers and lives to fight another battle. We can view the character of Chekhov as symbolic, one introduced to present a better world. Created in the 1960s during the Cold War, the series was set in a very different time- in the 23" century. There was a rumour that the Russians themselves came up with the idea of including a Russian character, writing an article in Pravda criticising the absence of a Russian in the series. One thing is sure- it made sense to have a Russian on board as the Soviet Union was one of the leaders in space exploration. Other characters of the multinational crew included Scotty (of Scottish heritage), Sulu (from Japan), Uhura (from Africa) and Spock, the half-human, part alien (Vulcan). All were on the same mission: to explore new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilisations, to boldly go where man has gone as the series states in its opening. The character's final appearance takes place in the year 2293 when he is a guest on board a new ship called Enterprise B. Another ship, The USS Chekhov, was named in his honour, but is destroyed at the Battle of Wolf 359. But the Star Trek legend lives on. Trekkies' or Trekkers' as the fans are called, can see another film, out in 2008, or watch Star Trek webisodes online​

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Фантастический герой Павел Андреевич Чехов впервые появился на телевидении в 1967 году во втором сезоне фантастического сериала «Звездный путь». Несмотря на то, что сериал был показан на телевидении в течение короткого времени (1966-69), сериал стал хитом, и через 40 лет после его создания у него до сих пор много поклонников. По «Звездному пути» снято десять художественных фильмов, мультсериалов, романов и комиксов. Почему он стал таким популярным и зачем им понадобилась российская звезда? Исполнительный продюсер Джин Родденберри решил представить персонажа с «молодежной привлекательностью», понятной молодым людям. Прическа Чехова, известного как молодого предприимчивого мореплавателя на звездолете «Энтерпрайз», напоминала причёску «Обезьян» (очень популярной в то время поп-группы в США). Но он не был американцем! Он был гордым русским, названным в честь известного русского драматурга. Роль исполнил актер Вальтер Кениг, литовский российско-американский родитель. Чехов и его команда переживают множество интересных приключений: загадочные болезни, инопланетные вторжения, путешествия во времени и даже романтические истории. В обеих сериях мы хорошо знакомимся с Чеховым. Мы замечаем, что у него много положительных качеств: он молод, красив и весел. Он всегда шутит (и гордится) достижениями России. Он даже говорит в одной программе, что сказка о Золушке родом из России! Однако самому ему в любви не повезло. В 2260 году во время учебы в академии Чехов влюбился в другую русскую Ирину Галлиулину. Но их характеры были слишком разными (Ирина Чехова критиковали как слишком резкую), а потом разочаровали. В программе характер Чехова развивается, и он начинает принимать некоторые качества капитана Джеймса Т. Кирка. Мы понимаем, что у него сильная позиция, и мы можем внимательно вникнуть в детали. Он также является верным членом команды. В результате он получил повышение сначала младшим офицером, а затем штурманом. В первом фильме «Звездный путь» он будет лейтенантом; во втором он - командир другого космического корабля, USS Reliant. В этом фильме персонаж Чехова подвергается суровым испытаниям. Злой Хан Нуниен Сингх возлагает змей на голову Чехова, чтобы контролировать его мозг. Однако наш герой жив, чтобы поправиться и отправиться в новый бой. Мы можем рассматривать характер Чехова как символ, призванный лучше представлять мир. Действие сериала, созданного во время холодной войны 1960-х годов, происходило совсем в другое время - в 23 веке. Ходили слухи, что русские придумали идею добавить русского персонажа, написав статью с критикой «Правды». Одно можно сказать наверняка: Советский Союз был одним из лидеров в освоении космоса, поэтому было правильно, что на борту был русский. Был в миссии: исследование новых миров, поиск новой жизни и новых цивилизаций, куда смело идти. . Уничтожен в Битве Волков 359. Но легенда «Звездного пути» живет. Поклонники, которых называют «трекерами» или «трекерами», могут посмотреть другой фильм, выпущенный в 2008 году, или посмотреть разделы «Звездный путь» в Интернете.

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The text discusses the fictional character Pavel Andreievich Chekhov, who first appeared on TV in 1967 in the science fiction series Star Trek. Despite the series running for a short time from 1966 to 1969, it gained popularity and still has a large fan base even after 40 years. The executive producer, Gene Roddenberry, introduced Chekhov as a character with "youth appeal" to attract young viewers. Chekhov, portrayed by actor Walter Koenig, was a young, enthusiastic navigator on the starship Enterprise with a distinct Russian identity. His haircut resembled that of The Monkees, a popular pop group at the time.

Chekhov's character faced various adventures, including mysterious illnesses, capture by aliens, time travel, and romance. Throughout the series, viewers got to know Chekhov better and discovered his positive qualities, such as his youthfulness, good looks, and sense of humor. He often made jokes and boasted about Russia's achievements, even claiming that the fairy tale Cinderella originated in Russia. However, he had less luck in love, with a failed romance with another Russian named Irina Galliulin during his Academy training.

As the series progressed, Chekhov's character evolved, taking on some of the traits of Captain James T. Kirk. He displayed strong principles, attention to detail, and loyalty to his team, which led to his advancement from a junior officer to a navigator and eventually a lieutenant. In the first Star Trek film, Chekhov becomes a lieutenant, and in the second film, he serves as the commander of another spaceship, the USS Reliant. In the second film, Chekhov's character faces a severe test when the villain Khan Noonien Singh attempts to control his brain by placing eels inside his head. However, Chekhov overcomes this ordeal and continues to fight.

The text suggests that Chekhov's character was symbolic, representing a better world. As Star Trek was created during the Cold War era in the 1960s, the series was set in the 23rd century, emphasizing a different time and a more unified world. There was a rumor that the inclusion of a Russian character in the series was influenced by an article in Pravda, a Russian newspaper, criticizing the absence of a Russian character. Given the Soviet Union's prominence in space exploration, it made sense to have a Russian character on board. The multinational crew of the starship Enterprise also included characters of Scottish, Japanese, African, and alien backgrounds, representing diversity and unity.