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The Russian Federation is the largest country in the world. It
occupies about one-seventh of the earth's surface. It covers the eastern part of Europe and the northern part of Asia. Its total area is about 17 million square kilometers.
Слайд 4The country is washed by 12 seas of 3 oceans: the
Pacific, the Arctic and the Atlantic. In the south Russia borders on China, Mongolia, Korea, Kazakhstan, Georgia and Azerbaijan. In the west it borders on Norway, Finland, the Baltic States, Byelorussia, the Ukraine. It also has a sea-borders with the USA.
Слайд 5We have very beautiful scenery: steppes in the south, plains and
forests in the midland, tundra and taiga in the north, highlands and deserts in the east.
Слайд 6There are two great plains in Russia: the Great Russian Plain
and the West Siberian Lowland. There are several mountains chains on the territory of the country: the Urals, the Caucasus, the Altai and others. The largest mountain chain, the Urals, separates Europe from Asia.
Слайд 7The main Siberian rivers- the Ob, the Yenisei and the Lena-
flow from the south to the north. The Amur in the Far East flows into the Pacific Ocean.
Слайд 8Russia is rich in beautiful lakes. The world's deepest lake is
Lake Baikal. It is much smaller than the Baltic Sea, but there is much more water in it than in the Baltic Sea. The water in the lake is so clear that if you look down you can count the stones on the bottom.
Слайд 9Russia has one-sixth of the world's forests. They are concentrated in
the European north of the country, in Siberia and in the Far East.
Слайд 10On the vast territory of the country there are various types
of climate, from arctic in the north to subtropical in the south. In the middle of the country the climate is temperate and continental.
Слайд 11Russia is very rich in oil, iron, natural gas, copper, nickel
and other mineral resources.
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Russia is a parliamentary republic. The Head of State is the
President. The legislative powers are exercised by the Duma.
Слайд 13The capital of Russia is Moscow. It is its largest political,
scientific, cultural and industrial centre. It's one of the oldest Russian cities
Слайд 14Our people are hardworking, patient, never loosing hope for better life.
Firstly, about Russian people. To my mind, the main traits of their characters which differ them from other people are hospitality, their «open heart», «golden hands», wise Russian fairytales reflect this wisdom.
Слайд 15The Russians are the talented nation. Russia gave the world wonderful
names of A.Pushkin and M.Lermontov, P.Tchaikovsky and I.Repin, thousands of names of world famous poets, writers, composers, scientists. I. Levitan – a famous Russian artist
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All of them are the pride of the nation because they
send the beauty of our nature and people. Y. Gagarin – the first Russiancosmonaut D. Mendeleev – a famousscientist
Слайд 17Besides these great names in literature and music, our country is
famous for Russian traditional specific crafts, its skilled craftsmen. Painted boxes of Palekh, colored shawls of Pavlov Posad, clay toys of Dymkovo, laces of Vologda are known all over the world.
Слайд 18The names of Gzhel and Khokhloma are considered to be the
symbols of Russia as well as matryoshkas and samovar.
Слайд 19The history of Khokhloma goes back into the 17th century. Producing
of tableware-dishes, spoons, mugs was begun at that time on the banks of the great Russian river Volga. The prevailing colours are black, yellow, golden, green and red.
Слайд 20And nowadays this craft is sure to be saved, it will
be developed and brought into the future by the new generation of painters.
Слайд 21There are many national holidays in Russia, when people all over
the country do not work have special celebrations. The major holidays are: New Year's Day, Women's Day, May Day, Victory Day and Independence Day.
Слайд 22That`s all that I would like to tell you about Russia!!!
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