Moscow -a presentation

MOSCOW

Teacher:Z.V.Tskhovrebova

School №1

Kakhun 2011.

Old Moscow

Moscow is an old city. It was first mentioned in 1147. Moscow was founded 8 centuries ago by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky.

The Moskva River

Moscow is situated on the Moskva river.

Moscow

Moscow is the capital of Russia, its economic, political and cultural centre. Its population is about 10 million people. Now Moscow is one of the largest cities in Europe. Its area is about 900 thousand square kilometers.

The city is situated on seven hills. On one of them is the Kremlin with its beautiful red walls and famous towers.

The Kremlin

The Kremlin – the oldest historical and architectural centre – is the heart of Moscow.

St. Basil’s Cathedral

On the territory of the Kremlin you can see old cathedrals. One of them is St. Basil’s Cathedral. It was built in the 16 th century in memory of the victory over Kazan.

The Tsar Bell and The Tsar Cannon

The Tsar Cannon and the Tsar Bell, the biggest cannon and bell in the world are also in the Kremlin.

Red Square

Red Square is known by all people both in our country and abroad. It attracts tourists and people who live in Moscow.

The Tretyakov Gallery

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Lots of people visit the Tretyakov Gallery to admire its beautiful pictures.

The Bolshoi Theatre

The Bolshoi Theatre presents operas and ballets and is internationally known and admired.

The Maly Theatre

One of the most famous theatres in Russia is the Maly Theatre. It has a wonderful cast.

Moscow State University

Moscow State University named after a famous Russian scientist Lomonosov is one of the oldest Universities in Russia. It is one of the highest buildings in Moscow.

The Pushkin Museum

The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts is world famous as many other museums in Moscow.

Luzhniki- the Central Stadium

Many competitions and football matches are held there.

The Moscow Metro

The Moscow metro began its work in 1935. There were 13 stations at that time. Now it has 190 stations. Our metro is a beautiful and convenient one.

The Kievskiy Railway Station

There are nine railway stations in Moscow. One of the most beautiful ones is The Kievskiy Station.

Domodedovo International Airport

There are five airports around the city.Domodedovo is one of the three major Moscow airports along with Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo.

Sheremetyevo Airport

It is both used for domestic flights and flights abroad.

Sights of Moscow

Now Moscow is being

reconstructed and we all

hope that in a few years it

will become even more

beautiful.

Check Yourself

1.When was Moscow first mentioned?

a) 1190 b) 1074 c) 1147

2.What is the population of Moscow?

a) 10 b) 9 c) 11

3.What is the area of Moscow?

a) 920 b) 800 c) 900

4.What is the heart of Moscow?

a) The Tsar Cannon b) The Kremlin c) The Tsar Bell

5.Moscow State University was named after...

a) Pushkin b) Lomonosov c) Gogol

6.The highest building in Moscow is...

a) Moscow University b) The Tretyakov Gallery

c) The Bolshoi Theatre

7.The Moscow metro began its work in...

a) 1935 b) 1952 c) 1926

8.The Moscow metro has ...stations now.

a) 200 b) 190 c) 145

9.There are ...railway stations in Moscow.

a) 10 b) 8 c) 9

10.There are ...airports around Moscow.

a) 5 b) 4 c) 6

11.Who was Moscow founded by?

a) Peter the Great

b) Yuri Dolgoruky

c) Ivan the Terrible

12.Moscow is situated on the...river.

a) Neva

b) Volga

c) Moskva

13.Moscow is situated on...hills.

a) 7 b) 8 c) 9

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