Kingisepp Leningrad region

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Leningrad region»

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Ekaterininsky Cathedral

One of the most famous Orthodox churches of Kingisepp is Catherine Cathedral, striking its unbelievable beauty and grace. Chief project architect Antonio Rinaldi. The Cathedral is located on the street of Nikolaev. Before getting to the most important and central square was built the Catherine Cathedral in Yamburg, on this place was built a small wooden temple, but in 1760, on account of the great fire, it burned completely.

Historical Museum

The famous Museum of city of Kingisepp is located on the Avenue of Karl Marx. The old Museum building was constructed at the bottom of the wall and relates to the year 1910. The opening of the Museum took place in autumn November 5, 1960. Architect K.K. Vasilev. One of the most amazing exhibits have become Holy face of an unknown girl, hewn and military mail, dating to approximately the year 1703.

A fortress of Yam

The city of Kingisepp is a big industrial city in the north-western part of Russia. The historical development of the city has its origin in the 14 century. As you know, at all times, the Novgorod Republic was the center of attacks of Swedish and German troops. Over time, the Novgorod fortress could not deter the drang enemies and, as a result, in 1384, it was decided to build on one of the banks of the river Luga 's, not far from the confluence of the River to the Gulf of Finland, the fortress. Yamburg fortress had a distinctive feature is the Citadel, consisting of four towers.

Monument to К. I. Bistromu

Bistrom Karl Ivanovich-Adjutant, hero of the Patriotic War of 1812 haunts, year. It is to this courageous man is dedicated to the famous monument located in the city of Kingisepp and established in 1841, the General's burial on the spot. The monument is located in the estate of hero Park Romanovka. It is worth noting that the sculptural building in the shape of a lion was sculpted and cast by P. K. Klodt. The "bronze lion" is the only throughout the Russian Federation monument which has not only a historical label, but at the same time, is the grave of the great General.

TEST 1.

Find a match.

a)carpenters and masons b)P.K. Klodt c)Antonio Rinaldi d)K.K. Vasiliev

1.Ekaterininsky Cathedral 2.Historical Museum 3.Fortress Yam 4.A monument to K.I. Bistromu

TEST 2.

Find a match.

a)Ekaterininsky Cathedral b)Historical Museum c)Fortress Yam d)A monument to K.I. Bistromu

1.Park Romanovka 2. Bank of the river Luga 3. Karl Marx Ave. 4. Street of Nikolaev

TEST 3.

Answer the questions.

1.What happened to the little wooden church in 1790 until the construction of the Catherine Cathedral? a)flood; b)earthquake; c)great fire; 2. What is the statue of K.I. Bistroma to Bistromu? a)grave; b)monument; c)house; 3. What is the most surprising historical museum exhibit? a)antique b)Holy face of c)money; painting; an unknown girl; 4. А distinctive ability to have fortress Yam? a)prison; b)dining room; c)Citadel;

ANSWERS.

TEST 1. 1-c; 2-d; 3-a; 4-b;

TEST 2. 1-d; 2-c; 3-b; 4-a;

TEST 3. 1-c; 2-a; 3-b; 4-c;