What is a "Potemkin village"?
A fake, cheerful village to deceive visitors
A military fortress
A type of Russian architecture
A holiday resort
Answer
A Potemkin village is a fake, cheerful village constructed to deceive visitors. The term originates from the 18th century when Russian prince Grigory Potemkin had fake villages constructed along the Dnieper River to impress Empress Catherine the Great. The villages were made of wood and plaster, and were only meant to last for a few days.
Unmasking the Illusions: The Potemkin Puzzle
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