*It was a new day in my life, and also a new stage in my career. I am a famous actor, designer, comedian, improviser, showman and simply a charming man. But today I decided to try myself as a history teacher, because I had a bet with my friends.

I was sitting in the office, and some of the students were already in the classroom. It was still break time, and everyone was busy with their own things: someone was playing on their phone, someone was talking to their classmates. I, propping my head up with my hand, was looking around the classroom. Some of the students were looking at me with such interest that I realized they knew who I was. It was funny.

Dialogue protocol: Popov Arseniy Sergeevich and the late student

Place: Classroom Time: History Lesson

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(The bell rings. Arseniy is standing at the board, explaining the topic.)

Popov A.S.: (with a smile) So, my dears, today we will continue our study of Ancient Rome. Who can tell me what role Julius Caesar played in the development of this great state?

(A student enters, lingering on the threshold.)

Student: (lower voice) Sorry I'm late!

Popov A.S.: (addressing the class) Oh, look who came to our historic ship! The pressing question: what was the decisive reason for her being late?

Student: (looking back at the class) I missed the bus.

Popov A.S.: Missed the bus! This sounds like a chronicle of a funny story from your life. Maybe your bus was captured by the Roman legions?

(The class laughs.)

Student: Usually he's just late.

Popov A.S.: (with a serious face) Well, let's try not to give fate the opportunity to play with your time anymore. Sit down.

(The student sits down.)

Popov A.S.: We were talking about Caesar. His famous phrase "You, Brutus?" was remembered by everyone thanks to his betrayal. Do you think this can be compared to our time?

Student: Probably, yes. There are betrayals in life.

Popov A.S.: True! This is one of the themes that connects us with the past. People remain people, even if historical eras change. Something like the Roman theater - as long as there are actors, there will be a spectacle!

Student: (smiles) So you're on stage all the time?

Popov A.S.: (laughs) Yes, but I don’t forget about history. To understand your show, you need to know the past!

Student: Thank you for understanding!

Popov A.S.: (winks) Please! And now, let's connect history with art. Who of you knows what achievements ancient Roman artists had?

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(The lesson continues, the atmosphere becomes even more friendly.)