Слайд 1SIGHTS OF
MOSCOW
Презентацию подготовил:
Волокитин Игорь
Студент группы П-23
Воронежского юридического техникума
Слайд 2 Moscow
Moscow is the capital of Russia. The
city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent. Moscow is the most populous city in Europe, and the sixth largest city proper in the world. Its population, according to the preliminary results of the 2010 census, is 11,514,330. It's wonderful places of interest are visited by a lot of people every day.
Слайд 3 THE KREMLIN
The Kremlin is the historical, spiritual and political heart
оf Moscow and the city's most famous sight. It is situated in the very center of Moscow. It is the oldest part of the city, here Russian tsars resided and Russian emperors had been crowned. The Kremlin is a magnificent architectural ensemble with its monumental walls and towers, golden-domed cathedrals and ancient palaces. It serves as the official residence of the President of Russia.
Слайд 4RED SQUARE
Red Square is a heart of Moscow. For many centuries
Red Square has served as the place for important historical events. It was founded at the end of the15th century. Red Square is often considered the central square of Moscow and all of Russia. The square itself is around 330 meters (1100 ft) long and 70 meters (230 ft) wide.
Слайд 5LENIN‘S MAUSOLEUM
The Mausoleum was built in 1930. It is situated in
Red Square. The Mausoleum is open every day from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, except holidays, Mondays and Fridays. Visitors still wait in lines to see Lenin's body although they are not as long as they once were. Entrance is free of charge.
Слайд 6ST. BASIL`S CATHEDRAL
St. Basil's Cathedral is one of the most outstanding
monuments of Old Russian architecture. It's a Russian Orthodox church erected on the Red Square in Moscow in 1555–61. It was built on the order of Ivan the Terrible to commemorate the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. It was the tallest building in Moscow until the completion of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower in 1600.
Слайд 7CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOR
The Cathedral of Christ the
Savior is the main religious attraction of Moscow. With an overall height of 105 metres (344 ft), it is the tallest Orthodox church in the world.
Слайд 8MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY
Moscow State University is the oldest in Russia. The
University is the largest university in Russia and was founded in 1755. Since 1953, most of the university's faculties have been situated on Sparrow Hills, in the southwest of Moscow.
Слайд 9POKLONNAYA HILL
Poklonnaya Hill is one of the highest spots in Moscow.
Since 1936, the area has been a part of Moscow and now contains the Victory Park with many tanks and other vehicles used in the Second World War on display. Historically, the hill had great strategic importance, as it commanded the best view of the Russian capital.
Слайд 10OSTANKINO TOWER
Ostankino Tower
Is the tallest tower in Europe and the
4th tallest building in the world. It was built in Moscow in 1967. Besides technical services, there is a sightseeing platform and a three-level restaurant «The Seventh Sky».
Слайд 11THE BOLSHOI THEATRE
The Bolshoi Theatre was built in 1824. It
was the second biggest theatre in the world. The Bolshoi Ballet and Bolshoi Opera are among the oldest and most renowned ballet and opera companies in the world. The theatre is the parent company of The Bolshoi Ballet Academy, a world-leading school of ballet.
Слайд 12MONUMENT TO MININ AND POZHARSKY
Built in 1818 this monument
is devoted to the citizen Minin and the prince Pozharsky, who were the leaders of patriotic war against Polish invaders in 1612. On the first celebration of the Day of People's Unity (November 4, 2005) a near exact copy of this monument by Zurab Tsereteli was erected in Nizhny Novgorod. The copy is only 5 cm shorter than the Moscow original.
Слайд 13PUSHKIN MONUMENT
Pushkin monument is installed in the Pushkinskaya Square. The monument
was built in 1880. It was the first monument to the poet in Russia. The monument is standing in the center of Moscow, and this is the place where lovers like to date; here different politicians hold meetings, and poetry-lovers arrange improvised concerts.
Слайд 14THE MOSCOW METRO
The Moscow Metro is a rapid transit system serving
Moscow. Opened in 1935 with one 11-kilometre line and 13 stations, it was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union. As of 2011, the Moscow Metro has 182 stations and its route length is 301.2 kilometers. The Moscow Metro is the world's second-most-heavily-used rapid transit system, after Tokyo's twin subway.
Слайд 15THE MOSKVA RIVER
The Moskva River is a river that
flows through the Moscow and Smolensk Oblasts in Russia, and is a tributary of the Oka River. The length of the river is 503 km. The area of its drainage basin is 17,600 km². Maximum depth above Moscow city limits - 3 metres, and up to 6 metres below it. It's the best tourists` attraction.